16 Things You Didn't Know About Donald Trump's Father, Fred

President Donald Trump has referred to his father Fred as his hero, role model, and best friend. He followed in his dad's footsteps in many respects, joining his real-estate management company right after college and expanding on Fred's developments in New York City. His beloved father didn't live to see Donald's very successful first foray into politics; Fred passed away in 1999 at the age of 93. "I don't think I wanted to outdo him, but maybe psychologically I did," Donald has said. "You're always looking to do a little better than your parents… deep down inside, maybe I did."