Speed Racer may seem like mindless entertainment at first glance; but its creators strive to go beyond that threshold.
Success lies within its pages: its action and detailed car designs keep audiences enthralled every week, while characters who garner our sympathy despite living unconventional lives make this series truly compelling.
Christian Oliver
Christian Oliver, known for playing Speed Racer on television show Speed Racer: the TV Series was killed along with his two daughters and the pilot of a small plane that crashed into the Caribbean Sea Thursday afternoon. Police reported that after taking off from an island near St Vincent and the Grenadines it experienced difficulties and crashed into the water shortly afterwards.
He portrayed Christian Klesper (51 years old, originally from Germany). Over his 15-year career he appeared in various projects such as The Baby-Sitters Club, Valkyrie and Wachowskis’ 2008 movie Speed Racer; additionally, he featured for two years on European TV series Alarm for Cobra 11 (RTL).
Recently he was working on an action film called Forever Hold Your Peace with Bai Ling as his co-star, where she paid him tribute on Instagram by writing: “He was such a brave actor and beautiful person,” as part of her post to mark this loss.
Madita Klepser
On Thursday afternoon, an aircraft taking off from Bequia headed toward St. Lucia famous for its stunning beauty with Christian Oliver, 51, his daughters Madita and Annik Klepser aged 10-12 as passengers and pilot Robert Sachs of Bequia who owned both aircrafts aboard it. Unfortunately, during its flight it encountered trouble.
Local authorities have been diligently working to ascertain what led up to this tragic incident, cooperating with experts in aviation and crash investigations to bring forth all aspects of its story.
We, the community, mourn the passing of three wonderful souls – Madita, Annik and Christian – whom will never be forgotten and their memories cherished by their loved ones who knew them best. We pray their souls find peace and comfort in the eternal afterlife and ask that everyone keep Madita, Annik and Christian’s family in their thoughts and prayers as their legacy lives on forever.
Annik Klepser
Klepser has long been recognized for her roles as Mom Racer and Valkyrie on TV shows such as Saved by the Bell: The New Class. Additionally, she has appeared in movies such as The Good German and Valkyrie and was featured on Saved by the Bell: The New Class.
Police report that the single-engine plane that crashed into the Caribbean Sea was traveling from Becquia Island in St Vincent and the Grenadines to nearby St Lucia when it experienced difficulties shortly after takeoff, according to them. Christian Oliver (51 years old), his daughters Madita and Annik as well as pilot/owner Robert Sachs all died as a result.
From brightly-colored dots depicting Speed’s family to Rex’s darker red blur, this film boasts incredible visual effects that will thrill anime fans and action junkies, but will likely disappoint those seeking more substance than just eye candy.
Robert Sachs
Christian Oliver, 51, his daughters Madita (10), and Annik (12), as well as their pilot Robert Sachs all died Thursday in a Caribbean plane crash near Bequia Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Based on the manga Mach Go-Go-Go, this animated adventure film is an exhilarating ride with flashy visuals and light storytelling, yet an important message about corporate greed.
Film begins in the 1950s when Rex Racer, an eager young boy who loves racing, ventures onto the Grand Prix circuit and crashes and dies during one race. Rex’s family are devastated, yet cannot discuss racing again for some time until an unfamiliar figure named Racer X appears (BIG SPOILER alert!) Turns out it was actually Rex who faked his death to protect his younger brother Speed, thus sparking off another generation of Racer racing.
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