BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Real estate mogul Mauricio Umansky of “Buying Beverly Hills” fame paid tribute to his coworker Christian Oliver following the tragic deaths of Oliver and his two daughters in a plane crash. Umansky, who owns The Agency, a global real estate brokerage, expressed his condolences on Instagram, calling Oliver a great friend, father, husband, and talent agent. Umansky included an audio snippet of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” in his post, a gesture to honor Oliver’s memory.
Oliver, a German actor known for his role in “Speed Racer,” died at the age of 51 in a fatal plane crash in the Caribbean. He was traveling with his daughters, Madita and Annik, when the plane experienced engine trouble and crashed into the ocean. The aircraft’s pilot also perished in the accident. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Jessica Klepser, Oliver’s wife, mourned their deaths in an Instagram statement, describing her daughters as vibrant and gentle with varied interests and passions. She wrote that the loss of Madita and Annik will be deeply felt in their communities, and Oliver’s absence will be profoundly experienced by all who knew him.
Klepser’s heartfelt message was shared through WundaBar Pilates’ account, as she works as a regional manager for the fitness franchise in California. Amy Jordan, the owner of WundaBar Pilates, mentioned the extraordinary difficulty faced by Klepser, expressing her focus on supporting Jessica and her daughter, who was Annik’s best friend.
Oliver is survived by his wife, Jessica, and extended family members in Germany. The tragic deaths of the talented actor and his daughters have left a profound impact on their loved ones and the entertainment industry.