Kathy Ireland expresses relief that her longtime husband, Greg Olsen, was able to escape a horrific boat explosion.
“The engine exploded and a fire quickly melted all the navigation equipment and life raft! the model, 63, captioned an Instagram Reel shared on Friday, which included footage of the burning ship on the water with clouds of black smoke billowing from the flames.
Ireland explained that she was “on her way to business and her grandkids,” which left Greg “alone” on the boat.
“Life is really hard and really beautiful,” she wrote of him escaping unscathed. “God is great.”
The California Post exclusively reported Friday that Olsen jumped into the Pacific Ocean before being rescued off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., by a good Samaritan in a kayak. The incident, which caused no injuries, occurred Tuesday about three miles off the coast of El Capitan State Beach.
Ireland also added a note she sent to Olsen about the ordeal and tragedy that befell her beloved ship, the 4th Watch.
“My heart is both heavy and full. Heavy because I know the love, sweat and life you poured into this container,” his message to Olsen began. “This ship has brought so much joy and so many blessings to our family and countless others. My heart is heavy with yours.”
Ireland called the 4th Guard “more than a boat” and said his heart was “full because of the outpouring of love and support” sent to him.
“I am so grateful to everyone who rushed to pray and come to your aid,” she continued. “I am so grateful that God blessed you with a brilliant mind to get through this disaster so easily. I am forever grateful to Him for loving and saving you.”
“Even though the ship is no more, the 4th Guard is eternal. You named this ship so deeply. It has so much ahead of you! I am so proud of you,” the actress and businesswoman concluded.
In his own post, alongside a photo of the ship from better days, Olsen wrote of the boat: “I loved her. This is how she deserves to be remembered. I’m so sad.”
Page Six has contacted Ireland’s representative for additional comment.
Ireland married Olsen, a doctor, in 1988. During their nearly four-decade marriage, the couple welcomed three children: son Erik, 32, and daughters Lily, 28, and Chloe, 23.
Ireland, who has appeared in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, has been dubbed the world’s richest model.
The fashion icon has largely amassed her staggering wealth by lending her name to numerous products over the years through her company, Kathy Ireland Worldwide.
Earlier this year, Ireland sued his business leaders for allegedly squandering his enormous fortune, accusing his former team of betraying his trust “on a staggering and unconscionable scale”.
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