Christian Oliver Remembered as 'Great Colleague, Actor and Friend' After Death in Plane Crash: 'Profound Loss'

Mar. 15, 2025

Christian Oliver’s friends and colleagues are mourning the actor afternews of his deathin a plane crash alongside his two children.

Inan Instagram post, actressBai Lingshared a tribute to the late actor, writing, “with tears in my eyes I cannot express the sorrow I felt when our [director Nick Lyon] called me not long ago, that the plane he took had crashed, including his beautiful 2 daughters and the pilot had all passed! In the Caribbean‘s. He was having holidays,” she wrote, in part, in her caption Friday, alongside a photo of herself with Oliver.

“I just could not believe it is the truth, the last we worked filming in #hollywood was December 20th 2023, just right before Christmas,” added Ling.

“We [were] supposed to have one day pick up shot tomorrow,” she continued. “I cried cried, it was our first and last film together, I loved working with him so much, but luckily you can see our #film it’s called #foreverholdyourpeace.”

Marla Sokoloff posts a tribute for Christian Oliver.Marla Sokoloff/Instagram

Marla Sokoloff/Instagram

“Rest easy dear friend, dear brother,” cinematographer Michael Su, who previously worked with Oliver on the 2022 television filmEnglish Estateandrecently wrappedForever Hold Your Peacewith him, captioned aphoto of the late actorFriday.

Christian Oliver in Los Angeles on March 1, 2018.Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

“I will miss our talks on set..the camaraderie during those long hauls, and the quiet moments when we watched magic happen. You and your daughters are together in eternity,” Su added.

“This is our 5th film together. @christianoliverofficial and me produced this one, and this is our last day of filming!” Lyon wrote alongside asnapshot of himself and Oliver. “We talked about producing a film together for years and finally did it! Thank you for being a great colleague, actor and friend @christianoliverofficial #foreverholdyourpeace.”

Mauricio Umansky pays tribute to Christian Oliver.Marla Sokoloff/Instagram

Mauricio Umanskyalso paid tribute to Oliver, whom he worked with at his California-based real estate firm, The Agency. “Christian, Madita and Annik you will be missed. May you rest in peace," he wrote on his Instagram Story on Sunday. “My prayers are with you and your entire Agency family. You are a great friend, father, husband and actor and agent. You made us laugh, you cared more than most. You are missed and loved.”

Christian Oliver with Jessica Mazur and daughters in Los Angeles on March 22, 2015.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

“RIP,” wrote Stacey Linn Ramsower, who played Mallory Pike in the film, onher Instagram Story, adding a broken-heart emoji.

“I am heartbroken to hear about the death of my friend, the talented #ChristianOliver and his two daughters,” casting director Ivy Isenberg, who worked with Oliver on the 2009 comedy filmReady or Not,wrote on X. “My heart goes out to their mother Jessica. There are no words at a time like this.”

David Michael Latt, who co-produced the 2014 Lyon-directed filmHercules Reborn, shared asnapshot of the late actor in costumefrom the movie and tweeted, “We met 10 years ago and made four amazing films together. You always elevated each project.”

“But every time we met socially it was always about family and your wonderful little girls. Profound loss,” Latt added.

Christian Oliver in 2020.Jerod Harris/Getty

Jerod Harris/Getty

Oliver’slast Instagram postfeatured a serene beach photo shared on New Year’s Day, which read, “Let Love Rul. Wishing all of you the best for 2024!”

“Greetings from somewhere in paradise! To community and love,” he wrote in the caption.

source: people.com