The spouse of actor Christian Oliver has issued an announcement after Oliver and the couple’s two younger daughters died in a small aircraft crash within the Caribbean on Thursday.
Oliver, 51, and his two daughters Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, have been flying from Petit Nevis to St. Lucia, a 65-mile flight, aboard a small aircraft flown by pilot and proprietor Robert Sachs, in accordance with the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Power. Only a mile off the coast of Petit Nevis, the aircraft crashed into the ocean, and all 4 have been killed, the police drive stated. Simply days earlier than the crash, Oliver had posted on Instagram that he was ringing within the New 12 months “someplace in paradise” together with his household.
A statement attributed to Jessica Klepser, Oliver’s spouse, and different relations stated they have been “deeply saddened.” Oliver’s start title is Christian Klesper, however he performs utilizing the final title Oliver. The assertion was launched by Klepser’s office, WundaBar, a Pilates studio chain the place she was a regional supervisor.
Klepser described Madita as a “vibrant Seventh-grade pupil … identified for her full of life spirit and excelled in lecturers, dance, singing and performances.” Her youthful sister, Annik, was a “4th-grade pupil … acknowledged for her mild but robust demeanor” who was “at all times the primary to supply a form phrase or comforting hug” and liked basketball, swimming and artwork.
“The deep bond, infectious laughter, and adventurous spirit shared by Madita and Annik shall be profoundly missed of their communities,” the assertion learn.
Annik and Madita are survived by their mom, grandmother, and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins in Germany, the place Oliver is from, the assertion stated. Oliver is survived by his spouse, his mother and father and his sister in Germany.
“His loss shall be deeply felt by all who knew him,” the assertion learn.
A GoFundMe for the household, set as much as cowl the prices of transporting stays, funeral and memorial companies, authorized bills and different assist, has already surpassed its $100,000 purpose.
