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Tragedy struck on Thursday as a small single-engine aircraft, carrying actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters, crashed off the island of Bequia in the Caribbean.
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The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force reported that the plane, en route from J.F. Mitchell Airport to St. Lucia, encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff, plunging into the ocean.
Local fishermen and divers rushed to the scene to assist, while the SVG Coast Guard led the rescue efforts.
The victims, identified as Christian Klepser (51) and his daughters, Madita (10) and Annik (12), along with pilot Robert Sachs, were recovered from the aircraft and waters. Despite rescue attempts, all four were pronounced dead.
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Christian Klepser, known professionally as Christian Oliver, had an extensive acting career with credits in films such as The Baby-Sitters Club, The Good German, Speed Racer, and Valkyrie.
The news has sent shockwaves through various media outlets, including NBC News, Deadline, and local source the St. Vincent Times. Oliver's last Instagram post on January 1, featuring a beach photo and optimistic words, now serves as a poignant reminder of the tragic turn of events.
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