The plane crash in the Caribbean that killed actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters has left his loved ones, especially his wife Jessica Klepser, stunned and “deeply saddened.”
The wife of the “Speed Racer” and “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” actor mourned her late husband and daughters Madita and Annik in a statement shared Saturday on Instagram. Klepser confirmed police reports that his family had died in a “tragic plane crash” on Thursday.
“Our daughters… along with their father Christian, were returning from a vacation in the Caribbean when the single-engine plane they were traveling in had engine trouble and fell into the ocean,” Klepser’s statement read.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines police announced in a statement shared on Facebook that Oliver, 51, and his two children were among the four people who died in the crash. The pilot, Robert Sachs, also died in the crash west of Petit Nevis, off Bequia.
The plane had left JF Mitchell Airport in Bequia’s Paget Farm en route to Saint Lucia at 12:11 p.m. local time, according to the report, then “experienced difficulties and plummeted into the ocean.” It is unclear what caused the accident and police are investigating the accident.
Klepser and her family paid tribute to “vibrant” Madita, 10, and “gentle” Annik, 12, remembering their favorite activities, including dancing, art, singing and swimming.
“The deep bond, infectious laughter and adventurous spirit shared by Madita and Annik will be deeply missed in their communities,” said Klepser, regional manager of WundaBar Pilates, who shared the statement.
Christian Oliver, Jessica Klepser and their daughters in March 2015.
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Oliver, who appeared in television series such as Prime Video’s “Hunters,” the CW’s “The Outpost” and Netflix’s “Sense8,” was more than just an actor. A producer and writer, the German-born star (born Christian Klepser) also went into real estate, Klepser wrote.
“His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him,” he added.
Oliver is survived by his wife, parents and sister. Madita and Annik are survived by their mother, her grandparents, several uncles and cousins in Germany, according to the publication.
The family asked for privacy and shared a GoFundMe with their fans, organized by a friend named Sarah Silverman. As of Monday morning, the fund has surpassed its goal of $100,000, with more than $163,000 raised in donations.
