Christian Oliver’s Ex-Wife Releases Statement Giving Thanks for ‘Outpouring of Love’ Following Deaths of Ex-Husband and Daughters

Jessica Klepser, the ex-wife of actor Christian Oliver who was killed in a plane crash Thursday along with the couple's two young daughters, took to Instagram Monday, writing the “outpouring of love…gives me so much strength.”

The news of the crash was shared via Wundabar Pilates' account, which noted that Klepser is a regional manager for the business.

It explained that on Jan. 4, Oliver and his children "were returning from a holiday in the Caribbean when the single-engine plane they were traveling in experienced engine trouble and fell into the ocean. Unfortunately, all four passengers on the small aircraft did not survive."

It went on to describe Klepser's daughters, who were 10 and 12 at the time of their deaths in the crash. "Madita, a vibrant 7th-grade student at Louis Armstrong Middle School, was known for her lively spirit and excelled in academics, dance, singing, and performances. Annik, a 4th-grade student at Wonderland Ave Elementary School, was recognized for her gentle 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."

In her Instagram post Monday, Klepser thanked those who have offered her support. “The outpouring of love I am receiving is beyond words,” she wrote. “From those closest to my heart, from my community, from people far away, from complete strangers… I see the messages, I hear the words and it gives me so much strength! I also deeply feel Madita’, Annik’s and Christian’s love! The are here with me for every step and they are watching us…”

“So please keep spreading love!!!” the post continued. “Hug your loved ones, tell them you love them, be kind to each other. And stop arguing and worrying about the small stuff. It’s not worth it. Life is too precious and we are all in this together.”

A GoFundMe set up by a friend named Sarah Silverman on Friday has nearly doubled its goal of $100,000, with Steven Soderbergh — who directed Oliver in 2006's The Good German — listed as having donated $5,000.

Oliver and Klepser divorced in 2023 and shared joint custody of their children.