LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Christian Oliver, known for his role in the movie “Speed Racer,” tragically died in a plane crash, according to reports from his family. The actor was 48 years old.
Oliver’s plane went down in the French Alps on Monday, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. The actor was known for his role as Royalton in the 2008 film “Speed Racer,” as well as his appearances in television shows such as “NCIS” and “The Good Wife.”
He was also a skilled pilot and had a passion for aviation, regularly sharing posts about flying on social media. Oliver’s friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry have expressed their shock and grief at the news of his untimely death.
The actor is survived by his wife and two children. His family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss of their loved one.
Christian Oliver, best known for his role in “Speed Racer,” died in a plane crash in the French Alps at the age of 48. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and the actor is survived by his wife and two children.