State Troopers said five people including Kellner, 56, were killed and one injured when the Airbus AS350 B3 helicopter they were flying in came down near Knik Glacier northeast of Anchorage.

His company PPF said in a statement:

With great sadness, PPF announces that on March 27, 2021, the majority shareholder of PPF Mr Petr Kellner tragically passed away in a helicopter accident in the Alaskan mountains. The incident, in which 5 lives were lost, is under investigation.

Petr Kellner was 56 years old. His professional life was known for his incredible work ethic and creativity, but his private life belonged to his family. His funeral will be held with only close family members. We please ask the media to respect the privacy of the Kellner family during this difficult time.

We want to express our gratitude for the condolences, well wishes, and prayers expressed so far to the bereaved. The condolences can be sent by post to the Office of Petr Kellner, Evropská 17, 160 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic, or via email [email protected].

On the other hand, the England club; Chelsea have also sent their tribute because Kellner is a huge fan of the club and a close ally of the club owner.