German Actor Christian Oliver, 2 Daughters Dead in Plane Crash Off St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Germany-born actor Christian Oliver, whose real name is Christian Klepser, died in a plane crash off a Caribbean island that is part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines territory along with his two young daughters.

The actor, best known for his roles in "Speed Racer," "Valkyrie," and "The Good German," was aboard a small plane when it crashed into the sea after leaving J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia, a tiny island and part of the Caribbean nations of St. Vincent and Grenadines. They were supposed to go to St. Lucia.

According to Deadline, his two daughters, Madita Klepser, 12, and Annik Klepser, 10, were among the dead, as was the owner and pilot of the plane, identified as Robert Sachs. Oliver was 51.

"Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean," the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force told the media in a statement. "Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the incident in their boats to render assistance."

Local Divers and Fishermen From St. Vincent and the Grenadines Recovered Christian Oliver's Body

Soon after the crash, the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard responded. With the help of local divers and fishermen from Paget Farm on the tiny island of Bequia, they managed to recover all four bodies, including Christian Oliver.

The SVG Coast Guard revealed that they have now recovered all four victims "from the aircraft/sea" and have been transported to the country's main island, St. Vincent. Post-mortem examinations of their bodies are expected within the coming days, according to the BBC.

The actor's representatives have released a statement that said their "thoughts and prayers are with him, his two daughters and his family."

Currently, the cause of the crash is still being determined by officials in the Caribbean country. However, the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority has stated that an investigation has been launched and that they are "currently in the process of gathering information to assist in the investigation."

The "Speed Racer" star was in the Caribbean for a vacation with his two daughters. He is also known for his work as a detective in the popular German action series "Alarm for Cobra 11," as well as working with acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh in the critically acclaimed film "The Good German."

Christian Oliver, 2 Daughters Were in Bliss During Caribbean Vacation Before Tragic Deaths

It was supposed to be a New Year vacation for Oliver's family, with the actor proudly showing off vacation photos taken from the island of Petit Nevis, a private island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

"Greetings from somewhere in paradise!" the 51-year-old "Speed Racer" actor wrote. "To community and love ...2024 her [sic] we come !"

According to E! News, this would be the actor's final post on social media before he and his daughters tragically passed away in the plane crash. It showed a photo of people enjoying the holiday on the island.

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Written by: Rick Martin

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