The tragic demise of Christian Oliver and his two young daughters, Madita and Annik, in a plane crash has left friends, family and coworkers in sorrow. Mauricio Umansky, a coworker and friend, shared a heartfelt tribute to the late actor and agent of The Agency on Instagram.
Umansky, owner of The Agency, a global real estate brokerage, honoured the memory of Oliver, who was known for his wit and compassion. He shared his tribute in an Instagram Story on Sunday, January 7. One notable inclusion in the tribute was an audio snippet of Leonard Cohen's song “Hallelujah”.
Oliver, born as Christian Klepser, was 51 at the time of the accident. The plane crash occurred on Friday, January 5 while they were traveling in the Caribbean. The plane suffered from engine trouble and subsequently crashed into the ocean. The pilot of the aircraft also tragically lost his life in the accident.
The exact cause of the crash remains unknown with further investigations underway.
Surviving Oliver are his wife Jessica Klepser, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins back home in Germany. Jessica, a regional manager at WundaBar Pilates in California, shared a statement on the company's Instagram account. The company's owner, Amy Jordan, also expressed her support for Jessica during this extremely difficult period.
In memory of Oliver's daughters, Madita, a 7th-grade student, was known for her vibrant spirit, academic success, and gifts in dance and singing. Younger daughter Annik, a 4th-grader, was loved for her gentle nature, kindness, and love for basketball, swimming, and art.
The loss of Oliver and his daughters has deeply affected their friends, family, and those who had the privilege of knowing them.