Donald Trump ’ s younger brother Robert died on Saturday after being hospitalized for an undisclosed illness , the US president said in a statement mourning his loss .
“ It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother , Robert , peacefully passed away tonight , ” Trump said in a White House statement .
“ He was not just my brother , he was my best friend . He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever . Robert , I love you . Rest in peace . ”
The 74 - year - old president had visited his brother on Friday at a hospital in New York, staying for about 45 minutes .
US media reports had reported that Robert Trump was seriously ill , although there were no details .
Donald Trump , who was stopping in New York on the way to his golf club in nearby Bedminster, New Jersey for the weekend, told reporters Friday only that “ he ’ s having a hard time . ”
While far less famous than his older brother , Robert Trump , who was born in 1948 , had long been an integral part of the family real estate empire and was fiercely loyal to the president .
Robert Trump unsuccessfully went to court to try to get an injunction preventing publication of a book by his niece Mary Trump , called “ Too Much and Never Enough : How My Family Created the World’ s Most Dangerous Man . ”
The book , which paints Donald Trump as the product of a “ toxic ” family was a “ disgrace , ” Robert Trump said . Although a temporary restraining order was applied , a judge lifted this in July, allowing publication.
Donald Trump has previously called his brother “ wonderful ” and said they have “ had a great relationship for a long time , from day one . ”
Donald Trump ’ s daughter and adviser Ivanka said on Twitter Saturday: “ Uncle Robert , we love you . You are in our hearts and prayers, always. ”
AFP
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