Christian Oliver leaves ex-wife Jessica Muroz mourning after tragic plane crash claims his life and daughters
SAINT VINCENT, CARIBBEAN: German-born US actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters died in a horrific plane crash off the shore of a Caribbean island on Thursday, January 4, 2024. The actor, who had a 30-year career starring in films like 'Speed Racer' and 'Indiana Jones 5,' was 51 years old.
Christian Oliver, whose real name was Christian Klepser, and his daughters Annik, 10, and Madita, 12, were reportedly on holiday in the Caribbean when the disaster occurred.
Jessica Muroz, Oliver's ex-wife, and the children's mother were not present during the crash. She currently works at Wundabar Pilates as the regional manager on the West Coast. Oliver and Muroz parted ways in December 2021, per The Mirror.
Hollywood star #ChristianOliver and his two daughters pass away in a plane crash.https://t.co/N4dpJ0EKXT
— Filmfare (@filmfare) January 6, 2024
Who Is Christian Oliver's ex-wife Jessica Muroz?
Though Oliver and Muroz maintained a low profile in public, information about Muroz provides some insight into Oliver's life outside of the spotlight.
Jessica Muroz, who goes by the name Jessica Klepser, claims to be a pilates instructor in her Instagram bio, though earlier reports claimed she was a journalist.
Muroz was previously employed in Los Angeles as an entertainment journalist. Reports state Oliver was single, and it does not appear that the two were living together.
There is little data available about Muroz's personal life and relationships because she stays primarily secluded from the public. Muroz is known for having held professional media jobs, such as that of an LA celebrity reporter covering German media, which may point to a past connection between Oliver and her.
Oliver owed Muroz a great deal for helping him with his career and personal life; she worked in journalism and the media while Oliver followed his acting dreams, as per The Llanelli Herald.
Despite their marriage staying out of the spotlight, Oliver's journey both personally and professionally was nonetheless impacted by their relationship.
Together, they demonstrated a comprehension of the entertainment industry from their perspectives.
Why did Jessica Muroz and Christian Oliver divorce?
Christian Oliver filed for divorce from Jessica Muroz in December 2021, bringing an abrupt end to their marriage.
Details of his choice are yet unknown, but it has always been their desire for their private matters to stay out of the public view, which is why they are rarely seen in public or when they make statements about their relationship or lives together.
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Jessica Muroz speaks out following the Caribbean plane crash
Following the tragedy that claimed the lives of Oliver and his two kids, the family of the actor's ex-wife Muroz released a statement on Wundabar Pilates' Instagram page expressing their sorrow over the deaths of her two kids.
According to the statement, Annik attended Wonderland Ave Elementary School in fourth grade, and Muroz's daughter Madita, a lively seventh-grader, attended Louis Armstrong Middle School.
The statement said, in part: "The deep bond, infectious laughter, and adventurous spirit shared by Madita and Annik will be profoundly missed in their communities. Their devoted mother, Jessica Klepser in LA, survives the girls."
"They also leave behind their grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins in Germany. Please honor the family’s request for privacy at this difficult time."
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Multiple reports state that on January 4, 2024, Christian Oliver and his two daughters were returning from a Caribbean vacation when the single-engine aircraft, bound for neighboring St Lucia, experienced unspecified issues shortly after takeoff and eventually crashed into the ocean.