Jan Cilliers was the husband of 24-year-old model Christy Giles, who was found dead outside a hospital in Los Angeles on November 13, 2021. The two were not only husband and wife but also best friends who wanted to succeed together in the industry.
This Jan Cilliers biography explores everything you need to know about Christy Giles’ husband.
Meet Jan Cilliers, Christy Giles’ husband
Jan Cilliers and Christy Giles were married on August 29, 2019. When recalling their wedding, Jan shared that the wedding took place on a Wednesday night at Deep Playa underneath the artwork called “Broken but Together”.
Unfortunately, the two were only able to celebrate their second wedding anniversary, as Christy tragically passed away in November 2021. It was reported that the bodies of Christy and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola were dumped at two different hospitals by masked men after a night out.
A video obtained by DailyMail.com shows Christy partying with Hilda just hours before she was found dead. The pair then left the party and went to an apartment in West LA with some of the men they met that night.
Traces of heroin were also found in the girl’s body, leading Christ’s mother to believe that her daughter had been sexually assaulted before being killed.
Likewise, Jan (who was visiting his father in San Francisco when the incident occurred) maintained that his wife never voluntarily took the drug and suspected foul play.
After his passing, Jan shared several IG posts about his wife. One of them read, “The moments we shared will be forever etched in my mind. But it’s not enough. I want more memories with you. I would do anything to make more memories with you. My heart is broken.”
As of November 2021, the true cause of Christy’s death remains unknown. Meanwhile, her friend Hilda is fighting for her life in a coma.
Looking back at Christy’s posts about her husband, she once wrote that there were no words to describe how she felt about Jan. She added: “Thank you for everything you do, I love you so much.”
Do Jan Cilliers and Christy Giles have children?
No, Jan Cilliers and Christy Giles do not have children. Even Jan’s Twitter bio says he is a “stay-at-home dad” with no children.
Most of his dreams were shattered after the tragic accident. Whether it was children or a career, Jan could not achieve anything. However, he was determined to seek justice for his late wife. That is why he started a GoFundMe campaign with Carly Amos and has raised over $100,000.
The fundraiser is called “Christy’s Justice,” and the money raised will of course go toward hiring a private investigator to investigate the model’s case, along with other expenses.
They also called on people to donate to save “every other woman who is or may be similarly severely affected”.
You can donate to Christy here.
Jan Cilliers’s age
Jan Cilliers is believed to have been born before 1995. So he could not have been younger than 26 when his 24-year-old wife, Christy Giles, died.
Christy was born on November 5, 1997, under the sign of Scorpio.
Jan Cilliers’ work
Jan Cilliers is a visual effects supervisor and artist who has confessed to working with the highest quality footage from some of the best cinematographers in the world. He claims to have a keen eye for detail, which has allowed him to transition into photography.
Before Christy passed away, the two collaborated to create stunning editorial-style portraits and images, some of which were posted on Christy’s IG.
Find Jan’s photography work on his website, “jancilliers.com.”
Does Jan Cilliers use Facebook?
Yes, find him on Facebook @jan.cilliers.
Also, here is his Instagram account @jancilliers.
Most of his posts feature pictures of his late wife, while the rest feature his photography.
Related FAQs
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Where is Jan Cilliers from?
Jan Cilliers is from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa’s largest city.
But as of 2021, he lives in Venice, Italy.
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Does Jan Cilliers share anything about his family?
Yes, Jan is very open about his family on social media. His beloved parents last appeared on his IG in February 2015, on a hiking trip.
Regarding siblings, he has an older sister named Mika Button @mikabutton.
On National Siblings Day in 2014, Jan posted a photo of himself with Mika and their grandmother, with the caption, “National Siblings Day in honor of my sister Mika. She was a wonderful person and brought a smile to everyone she interacted with.”
His grandmother, Molly, just turned 89.
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How tall is Jan Cilliers?
Jan Cilliers stands over 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall.
Talking about his prominent features, he has a heptagon shaped face and beautiful long brown hair.