‘Speed Racer’, ‘Indiana Jones’ Actor And His Two Young Daughters Killed In Plane Crash

Actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters were killed in a plane crash near a small, private island in the Caribbean, according to police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The crash occurred just west of Petit Nevis island near Bequia as the plane headed for nearby St. Lucia, police said in a statement. Besides Oliver, 51, his two young daughters, Madita Klepser, 10, and Annik Klepser, 12, were also killed in the crash. The fourth victim was pilot Robert Sachs.

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Christian Oliver was born in Germany and started his acting career in 1994 with a role in Saved By the Bell: The New Class. Throughout his nearly 30-year career, he starred in several television shows in America and his native Germany, including Europe’s number-one TV show, Alarm for Cobra 11. In 2006, he starred opposite George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, and Toby Maguire in Steven Soderbergh’s The Good German. 

He followed that up with a starring role in Speed Racer (2008) and Valkyrie (2008) starring Tom Cruise. Besides his on-screen roles, actor Christian Oliver also spent time as a voice actor in video games such as Call of Duty: World War ii. This past summer, Oliver was a voice actor in LucasFilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023). 

Así cayó la avioneta donde viajaba El actor Christian Oliver y sus dos hijas pequeñas
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— KPININI (@kpininimemes) January 5, 2024

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A statement released by Christian Oliver’s wife, Jessica Klepser, said:

We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane accident on January 4, 2024, which took the lives of our beloved family members. Our daughters, Madita (12), and Annik (10), along with their father Christian, were returning from a holiday in the Caribbean when the single-engine plane they were traveling in experienced engine trouble and fell into the ocean. Unfortunately, all four passengers on the small aircraft did not survive. Madita, a vibrant 7th-grade student at Louis Armstrong Middle School, was known for her lively spirit and excelled in academics, dance, singing, and performances. Annik, a 4th-grade student at Wonderland Ave Elementary School, was recognized for her gentle yet strong demeanor. She was always the first to offer a kind word or a comforting hug. Her passions included basketball, swimming, and various forms of art. The deep bond, infectious laughter, and adventurous spirit shared by Madita and Annik will be profoundly missed in their communities.Their devoted mother, Jessica Klepser in LA, survives the girls. They also leave behind their grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins in Germany. Christian, an actor in Europe and the US, and a real estate agent with a broad network of close friends worldwide, is survived by Jessica, his parents and sister in Germany. His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him. Please honor the family’s request for privacy at this difficult time.

The lovely #ChristianOliver will forever be part of me. So will his family. Please donate if you can to his @gofundme to support his family in need. https://t.co/cKAdBvAFqt

— Philip Chidel (@pchidel) January 6, 2024

Police told CBS News that the plane had crashed into the sea about a mile off the coast of Petit Nevis sometime after midday. The plane was traveling to St. Lucia, about 65 miles away, authorities said, but moments after taking off, it “experienced difficulties and plummeted into the ocean.” They have yet to determine what caused the crash. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses.

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