BEQUIA, St. Vincent and the Grenadines – Hollywood actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters tragically lost their lives when the small plane they were traveling in crashed into the Caribbean Sea shortly after take-off, local police reported. The German-born actor, known for his roles in films such as “The Good German” and “Speed Racer,” was on board a privately owned, one-engine aircraft when the incident occurred on Thursday.
Authorities noted that fishermen, divers, and the coastguard quickly responded to the scene, where four bodies, including Oliver, his daughters Madita, 10, and Annik, 12, as well as pilot Robert Sachs, were recovered. The family was en route from the small island of Bequia in the Grenadines to St. Lucia on Thursday.
Oliver, born Christian Klepser, had more than 60 film and television credits to his name, including a minor role in the Tom Cruise film “Valkyrie.” His early career involved appearances in television series such as “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” and the film “The Baby-Sitters Club.”
In addition to his work in Hollywood, Oliver also gained popularity in his native Germany through his role in the popular police action-drama “Alarm fur Cobra 11.” The actor was active on social media, posting an image of a tropical beach and expressing excitement about a tropical getaway just days before the tragic crash occurred.
The local police force in St. Vincent and the Grenadines provided details on the accident, stating that the small plane went down shortly after departing Bequia, where the family appeared to be on holiday. The sudden loss of Christian Oliver and his daughters has left fans and the entertainment industry in mourning for the talented actor and his young children.