Jessica Klepser spoke after the death of her ex-husband Christian Oliver and their daughters Madita and Annik.
Oliver and their daughters died in a plane crash in the Caribbean on Thursday. They traveled from JF Mitchell Airport to Paget Farm in St. Lucia, it is stated in the press release of the police forces of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Authorities said the pilot — who also died in the crash — was flying the small, single-engine aircraft that “encountered difficulties and crashed into the ocean” moments after takeoff.
Klepser said the “outpouring of love” she has received since the tragedy is “indescribable” in a touching Instagram post Monday.
Actor Christian Oliver (51) and his daughters (10 and 12) died in the plane crash
“From those who are closest to me, from my community, from people far away, from complete strangers… I see messages, I hear words and it gives me so much strength,” she said in her statement. “I also deeply feel Madita’s, Annika’s and Christian’s love! They are there with me every step of the way, watching over us.” Klepser encouraged her followers to “keep spreading the love.”
“Hug your loved ones, tell them you love them, be kind to each other,” her statement continued. “And stop fighting and worrying about small things. It’s not worth it. Life is too precious and we’re all in this together.”
Amy Jordan, owner of Wundabar Pilates — the company where Klepser is the California regional manager — shared on the company’s Instagram account Friday that this is an “extremely difficult time” for Klepser.
Christian Oliver with his family at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘HOME’ held at the Regency Village Theater on March 22, 2015.
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Christian Oliver’s wife Jessica Klepser paid tribute to the ‘beloved’ actor and daughters: ‘Deeply saddened’
“I have been blessed to have had Madita and Annik in our lives for many years and cherish the memories of pool parties, sleepovers, school events and trips to Disneyland,” she said in a statement.
Oliver is remembered for his performances in films such as Babysitting Club, Good German, Speed Runner, and Valkyrie. The announcement included a separate statement from “Klepser and family” which paid tribute to Madita, 12, and Annik, 10.
Madita was remembered as a “vivacious 7th grader at Louis Armstrong Middle School” who was known for her “lively spirit and excellence in studies, dancing, singing and performing.” Annik was remembered as a “4th grader at Wonderland Ave Elementary School,” who had a “gentle but strong demeanor” and a passion for “basketball, swimming and various art forms.”
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Christian Oliver attends the 2020 Annual Mercedes-Benz Academy at the Four Seasons Los Angeles in Beverly Hills on February 9, 2020.
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“She was always the first to offer a kind word or a comforting hug,” the statement added. The two had a “deep bond, infectious laughter and adventurous spirit,” the statement said.
A GoFundMe campaign created to help cover funeral expenses for Oliver and his daughters has surpassed its $100,000 donation goal with more than 975 donations.
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