Christian Oliver was enjoying “paradise” just days before he and his two young daughters were tragically killed in a plane crash in the Caribbean.
On Monday, the “Speed Racer” actor posted a photo of a sunset to his Instagram, telling fans he was looking forward to the new year.
“Let love rule,” the 51-year-old wrote atop the image. “Wishing all of you the best for 2024!”
While Oliver was not in the image, several women — including two young girls — stood by the shoreline in the shadows.
In the caption, Oliver wrote, “Greetings from somewhere in paradise! To community and love … 2024 her[e] we come!”
After news of the fatal crash made headlines on Friday, hundreds of fans rushed to the actor’s social media pages to offer their condolences.
“I hope your heaven is now your paradise 🤍🖤,” one person commented.
“My sincere condolences to his family and to all who are affected by this tragedy,” another wrote. “A big hug for the children mom. I wouldn’t dare to imagine your pain.”
“This post is particularly heartbreaking 💔,” a third added.
The actor, whose real name was Christian Klepser, and his 10-year-old daughter, Madita, and 12-year-old daughter, Annik, were headed to St. Lucia on a small plane when they “plummeted into the ocean,” according to the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police.
Robert Sachs, their pilot, also died in the crash.
While it’s unclear exactly what happened, officials say the single-engine aircraft “experienced difficulties” just “moments after taking off” from the island of Bequia.
Sachs reportedly radioed the control tower at Bequiaafter after noticing something was wrong and told them he was turning around, per Searchlight, a local outlet. However, that was the last point of contact made with the aircraft before residents saw it nosedive into the sea.
Several fisherman and divers rushed out to try to save those on board, however, all four bodies were recovered and pronounced dead on the scene.
Oliver shared his two daughters with ex-wife Jessica Muroz, according to the Daily Mail. The pair reportedly split in 2021.
The German-born actor and producer was best known for his roles in “Saved by the Bell: The New Class,” “Valkyrie” and “Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny.”
He also teased several new projects before his passing, including the film “Forever Hold Your Peace” which he finished filming in December.
Source: NewsFinale
