The widow of Christian Oliver, the actor who died on January 4th along with his two daughters in a plane crash in the Caribbean when the plane they were traveling on plunged into the ocean around St. Vincent and the Grenadines broke the silence about the difficult moment that lies ahead.
Jessica Klepser and her family sent a statement through the social networks of WundaBar Pilates, Amy Jordan's company where the actor's widow works and is the regional director of California.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash on January 4, 2024, which claimed the lives of our beloved family members. Our daughters Madita (12 years old) and Annik (10) were on their way back from a vacation in the Caribbean with their father Christian The single-engine plane they were traveling in suffered engine problems and crashed into the sea.. “Unfortunately, the four passengers on the small plane did not survive,” the statement said.
Christian Oliver's daughters
In the text, Kepler describes his late daughters: “Madita, a lively seventh grader at Louis Armstrong Middle School, was known for her lively spirit and excelled in academic achievement, dancing, singing and acting.”
“Annik, a fourth grade student at Wonderland Ave Elementary School, was appreciated for her friendly yet strong demeanor. She was always the first to offer a kind word or a comforting hug. Her passions included basketball, swimming and various forms of art. “
“The deep bond, infectious laughter and adventurous spirit that Madita and Annik share will be deeply missed in their communities,” he added.
“Christian, an actor in Europe and the United States and a real estate agent with a wide network of close friends around the world, leaves behind Jessica, his parents and his sister in Germany. His loss will be felt deeply by all who “knew him”.
In the statement, the Klepser family requests “privacy” given the “difficult time” they are currently going through.
Statement from Christan Oliver's widow on the death of the actor and his daughters.
Photo credit: WundaBar Pilates/Instagram
Christian Oliver's family is asking for donations
The late actor's relatives say in the document that they are inquiring about GoFundMe Donations to cover the costs of “Christian and the Girls Return Home,” as well as for “funeral ceremonies” and legal proceedings. They will also help “support” the family during “this terribly difficult time,” the page description says.
The amount they want to raise is $100,000 and just 14 hours after creating the link, they have raised almost $98,000.
Who was Christian Oliver?
Christian Oliver was a German-born actor who moved to the United States to pursue a career in Hollywood.
He appeared in several films and series, including Saved by the Bell: The New Class, Alarm for Cobra 11 and English Estate.
He also worked with Tom Cruise in Valkyrie and the Wachowskis and with Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, to name a few.