"American 'Speed Racer' Actor and Daughters Perish in Caribbean Plane Crash"

Actor Christian Oliver, known for his roles in "Speed Racer" and "Valkyrie," died at age 51 in a plane crash in the Caribbean along with his two daughters, Madita and Annik Klepser, and the pilot Robert Sachs. The single-engine plane crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff from Becquia, headed to St. Lucia. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with the last communication indicating the pilot was experiencing trouble. Oliver had a successful career in film and television, with his most recent work including "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" and "Forever Hold Your Peace."