A glitch in the matrix.
It almost sounds like the story of his death was prewritten, but with a placeholder for the day of the event. And that would only be true if the event was anticipated. As in somebody offed this SS agent. “Somebody” being a deep stater, most likely.
What if Remagen was working for the other side, whether DS or a foreign country? I don’t want to besmirch his good name but that would be a reason for him to suddenly take the eternal dirt nap. If found out or in process of attempting to harm Bolton etc.
Who was not 'Q', prayerfully. If it was, then we know the battle is fully engaged!