Donald Trump's younger brother Robert has died aged 71. He had fallen seriously ill in a New York City hospital and was visited by the President on Friday.
Last night Mr Trump announced his death through a statement.Mr Trump said: "It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight."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 youngest of the Trump siblings had remained close to the 74-year-old president and, as recently as June, filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Trump family that unsuccessfully sought to stop publication of a tell-all book by the.
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