Jessica Klepser, ex-wife of late actor Christian Oliver, said the “outpouring of love” she received after the tragic deaths of her ex-husband and their two young daughters last week was “indescribable”. .
The 51-year-old actor, who starred in “Hunters” and “Speed Racer,” died Thursday when the small plane they were traveling in crashed into the ocean off the coast of a Caribbean island.
Oliver, whose real name is Christian Klepser, was with his daughters Madita, 12, and Annick, 10, when he and pilot Robert Sachs died.
take to instagram On Monday, Klepser said her ex-husband and daughters are “all watching” her as she overcomes the tragic loss.
“From people closest to my heart, from my community, from people far away, from complete strangers…I see messages, I hear words, and it gives me so much strength. ” her statement reads.
“I too deeply feel the love of Madita, Annik and Christian! They are here with me every step of the way and are watching over us.”
Klepser, who divorced Oliver in 2022, went on to urge her followers to “keep spreading the love.”
“Hug your loved ones, tell them you love them, and be kind to each other,” she continued. “And stop arguing and worrying about small things. It's not worth it. Life is so precious and we're all in this together.”
Klepser's emotional statement was shared last week on instagram Page by Amy Jordan, owner of Wundabar Pilates.
Mr. Krepser serves as regional manager for the company's California office.
Her poignant statement touched on how Oliver and his daughters were loved by their family, friends and community members.
“We are so happy to have Madita and Annick in our lives for so many years. We will cherish and hold close to our hearts the memories of pool parties, sleepovers, school performances, and trips to Disneyland. “,” the statement reads in part.
“The deep bond, contagious laughter and sense of adventure that Madita and Annick shared will be sorely missed by their community.”
Oliver and the children were being flown from Bequia to St. Lucia when the single-engine plane “ran into trouble and crashed into the sea.”
The Coast Guard recovered the body from debris in 70 feet of water.
