LOS ANGELES – The former wife of Hollywood actor Christian Oliver has expressed her grief after a tragic plane accident took the lives of Oliver and their two young daughters near a private island in the eastern Caribbean. The accident occurred on January 4, 2024, as the family was returning from a holiday in the Caribbean, and the single-engine plane they were traveling in experienced engine trouble and fell into the ocean. The pilot, Robert Sachs, also died in the crash, which happened just west of Petit Nevis island near Bequia as the plane headed for nearby St. Lucia, according to police in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The family issued a heartfelt statement expressing their sorrow and honoring the memories of Madita and Annik, their daughters. The statement described Madita as a vibrant 7th-grade student and Annik as a gentle yet strong 4th-grade student. The schools the girls attended are located in Sherman Oaks and the Hollywood Hills, respectively. Oliver, whose real name is Christian Klepser, had a successful career as an actor in Europe and the US and was also a real estate agent with a wide network of friends worldwide.
A GoFundMe page set up by comedian-actress Sarah Silverman aims to cover the cost of returning Oliver and the girls home, along with funeral and memorial services, legal expenses, and to support the extended family during this difficult time. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The 51-year-old Oliver had dozens of film and television roles, including in the 2008 film “Speed Racer” and “The Good German.” He also appeared throughout season two of the 1990s series “Saved by the Bell: The New Class,” playing a Swiss transfer student named Brian Keller.
Oliver and his daughters are survived by Jessica Klepser in Los Angeles, as well as their grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins in Germany. The Klepser family has asked for privacy as they navigate this difficult time, and are grateful for the support they have received. The selfless and brave acts of the fishermen and divers who responded to the crash were appreciated by local authorities.
In conclusion, the tragic plane crash near the eastern Caribbean took the lives of beloved actor Christian Oliver and his two daughters. The family’s heartfelt tribute and the outpouring of support from friends and the community have offered some comfort during this devastating time. The cause of the crash is still being investigated by authorities.