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Actor Christian Oliver, 2 Daughters Killed In Caribbean Plane Crash

Actor Christian Oliver has died at 51, along with his two daughters, in a plane crash near a Caribbean island. The accident happened as their small plane took off from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia towards St. Lucia.

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Actor Christian Oliver, recognised for his roles in films such as Speed Racer and Valkyrie, tragically passed away at 51 along with his two daughters in a small plane crash off a Caribbean island. The crash also claimed the life of Robert Sachs, the plane's owner and pilot. The incident occurred as the single-engine aircraft departed from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia, heading towards St. Lucia. It encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff and crashed into the ocean. Both of Oliver's daughters, Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, were among the fatalities.

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Actor Christian Oliver died at 51, along with his two daughters, in a plane crash near a Caribbean island. The accident happened as their small plane took off from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia towards St. Lucia. Unfortunately, it faced problems shortly after takeoff and crashed into the ocean. Oliver's daughters, Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, were also on board and didn't survive.

Christian Oliver And 2 Daughters Killed In Caribbean Plane Crash

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force reported that local fishermen and divers from Paget Farm rushed to assist, but all four passengers lost their lives. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, although reports mention the pilot's radio call about encountering issues just after takeoff.

Christian Oliver had recently completed filming for his latest project, Forever Hold Your Peace, directed by Nick Lyon and co-starring Bai Ling. Lyon paid homage to Oliver on social media, expressing gratitude for their collaboration on the film.

Check out the post here.

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Following Christian Oliver's untimely passing, Nick Lyon posted on January 6, paying tribute to the actor with the words, "Rest in peace, my friend."

Oliver, originally from Germany, contributed to films like The Good German with Steven Soderbergh, Valkyrie with Bryan Singer and Tom Cruise, and Speed Racer with the Wachowskis. His TV credits include Saved by the Bell: The New Class and his recent work included Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. His sudden passing has left the entertainment industry mourning the loss of a talented actor.

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