Popular singer Oliver Tree has died, according to CNN Brazil quoting the Rio de Janeiro police.
The “Life Goes On” and “Miss You” musician died in a helicopter crash Sunday in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tree (full name Oliver Tree Nickell), 32, was reportedly among six killed when two helicopters collided and crashed into a vehicle yard, sparking a massive fire. The reported names of the other five deceased persons are Lucas Brito Chaves, Charles Marsillac, Gaspar Prim, Alexandre Souza and Lucas Vignale.
Prim was also a popular online personality, releasing YouTube videos under the name Gaspi.
Marsillac and Souza are reported to be the pilots involved in the crash. Marsillac was reportedly solo in one helicopter while the other parties were in the other aircraft.
Alleged footage of the incident is circulating on X as of press time, though the footage is unconfirmed.
Local police and the Brazilian Air Force are actively investigating the crash.
About Oliver Tree
The young music star was best known for combining a comic and oddball styles and visuals, while the impressive alternative pop music. He has amassed a devoted online following over the past few years with several crossover hits.
As of press time, his biggest song, the Robin Schulz collaboration “Miss You,” has 794 million streams on Spotify, while another hit, “Life Goes On,” has 708 million Spotify streams.
The late singer had posted a comedian social media video about being in Brazil on Saturday. He had performed at Studio Stage, São Paulo, Brazil on June 6.
