German-born actor Christian Oliver, along with his two young daughters, were killed on Thursday when their small private plane plunged into the Caribbean Sea shortly after taking off from the island of Bequia, local authorities reported.4 bodies recovered after crashOliver, 51, best known for roles in films like “The Good German” and “Speed Racer,” was travelling alongside his daughters Annik, 12, and Madita, 10, as well as pilot Robert Sachs. Shortly after midday, their single-engine aircraft crashed while en route to St. Lucia. Fishermen, divers, and the coast guard immediately mounted search and recovery efforts, pulling four bodies from the waters off Bequia.Family vacation turns tragicThe plane had departed Bequia, a small island in the Grenadines chain. Social media posts made by Oliver earlier this week depicted an idyllic tropical vacation, indicating the family was spending the start of 2024 relaxing in the Caribbean.Authorities investigate cause of fatal crashAn investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. There was no immediate word on what may have caused the aircraft to plunge into the sea so soon after taking flight.Decades-long career Over his decades-long career, the German-born actor amassed over 60 credits in European and Hollywood film and television.Born as Christian Klepser, Olivers early career roles included the TV series Saved by the Bell: The New Class and the movie The Baby-Sitters Club. He also played a minor role in the Tom Cruise movie Valkyrie.
