Four people, including actor Christian Oliver and his two young daughters, were killed after a plane they were in crashed in the Caribbean Thursday.

A statement from theRoyal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Forceon Thursday said the incident occurred off the island of Bequia. The small single-engine aircraft was traveling from the J.F. Mitchell Airport in Paget Farm to St. Lucia.

“Moments after taking off, the aircraft experienced difficulties and plummeted into the ocean,” said the local authorities. “Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the incident in their boats to render assistance. The SVG Coast Guard was informed and quickly traveled to Paget Farm, Bequia, to lead in the rescue efforts.”

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

Christian Oliver attends the Cadillac celebration for the 90th Annual Academy Awards at Chateau Marmont on March 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

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On Jan. 1, Oliverwroteon Instagram with a beach photo: “Greetings from somewhere in paradise! To community and love …2024 her we come!”

Inan Instagram post, actressBai Lingshared a tribute to the late actor, where she shared how she had been told of the news of his death.

“Dear Christian Oliver @christianoliverofficial with tears in my eyes I cannot express the sorrow I felt when our direct Nick 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 on Friday, alongside a photograph of herself with the actor.

“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, 57.

Christian Oliver with Jessica Mazur and daughters at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Home’ on March 22, 2015.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Christian Oliver, wife Jessica Mazur and their children arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘HOME’ at Regency Village Theatre on March 22, 2015 in Westwood, California.

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The RSVGPF added in its statement that the bodies of the victims were taken to a mortuary where post-mortem examinations will determine the cause of death.

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Christian Oliver attends the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Annual Academy Viewing Party at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on February 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Reps listed for Oliver did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment Friday.

source: people.com