A very tragic event has shocked America as well-known actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters died in a plane crash in the Caribbean. The actor, known for his roles in “Speed Racer” and “The Good German,” was traveling with his daughters, Madita, 10, and Annik, 12, when the accident happened.
According to the police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the crash occurred on Thursday, just west of Petit Nevis island near Bequia.
The small single-engine plane was heading for St. Lucia when it started having problems shortly after takeoff and then crashed into the ocean. Investigators said, “Moments after taking off, the aircraft experienced difficulties and plummeted into the ocean.”
Local divers, fishermen, and coast guard members rushed to the scene to help. Military personnel eventually recovered the bodies of Christian Oliver, his daughters, and the plane’s pilot and owner, Robert Sachs, from Bequia. The exact cause of the crash is still unknown.
Christian Oliver had recently finished filming his scenes for the upcoming movie “Forever Hold Your Peace.” The movie’s director, Nick Lyon, shared a photo of himself and Oliver on Instagram on Thursday night.
Lyon wrote about their long-standing collaboration, saying, “We talked about producing a film together for years and finally did it. Thank you for being a great colleague, actor, and friend.” He described Oliver as a “brave actor and a beautiful person.”
Oliver’s ex-wife, the mother of Madita and Annik, also released a statement expressing her grief. She said, “The deep bond, infectious laughter, and adventurous spirit shared by Madita and Annik will be profoundly missed in their communities.”
The news has left many people heartbroken. Christian Oliver’s talent and the joy he brought to those around him will be remembered. His daughters’ loss is deeply felt by their friends and family, who cherished their lively and adventurous spirits.
