Christian Oliver, acclaimed for his notable roles in films such as Speed Racer and Valkyrie, tragically passed away at the age of 51 on Thursday, alongside his two young daughters, in a small plane crash off the coast of a Caribbean island, as reported by Deadline. Robert Sachs, the plane's owner and pilot, also lost his life in the incident.

The single-engine aircraft crashed on its way to St Lucia from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, prompting an immediate response from authorities. Oliver's daughters, Madita (12) and Annik (10), were among the victims.

"Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean," stated the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, with local fishermen and divers from Paget Farm swiftly offering assistance.

All four bodies have been recovered, and investigations into the crash's cause are ongoing. Reports suggest the pilot communicated issues shortly after takeoff, marking the final transmission.

Having just wrapped up filming Forever Hold Your Peace, directed by Nick Lyon and featuring Bai Ling, Oliver's collaboration with Lyon was commemorated on Instagram. Lyon expressed gratitude for their productive partnership, culminating in the realization of a shared filmmaking dream.

In a poignant Instagram tribute on Saturday, Lyon bid farewell to Oliver, writing, "Rest In Peace my friend @christianoliverofficial."

Born in Germany, Oliver's cinematic journey included collaborations with Steven Soderbergh, Brian Singer, Tom Cruise, and the Wachowskis. His TV credits encompassed Saved By the Bell: The New Class, with his final film being Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The untimely loss has left a profound impact on the entertainment community.

Condolences are pouring in from all quarters and still all his fans and movie lovers are in a state of shock unable to digest the tragic demise of their beloved actor and great human being.