The music world is reeling from devastating news. Oliver Tree has died after a tragic helicopter crash in Brazil, according to local authorities. He was just 32 years old.
What Happened?
Tree perished when two helicopters collided in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood in the southwest zone of Rio de Janeiro. Five who died were in one helicopter, while only the pilot was in the other.
The musician was in Rio de Janeiro as part of his “The World’s First World Tour,” which kicked off May 30 in Mexico City. He had just performed a show in São Paulo on June 6. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the collision.
Who Was Oliver Tree?
Oliver Tree was the California-born singer-songwriter known for tracks like “Life Goes On,” “When I’m Down,” and “Miss You.” He was recognized for his eccentric style, viral songs, and over 15 million TikTok followers.
He released his fourth studio album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, on April 24, 2026 – just weeks before his death. His music blended alternative pop, humor, and raw emotion in a way few artists could pull off.
Tributes Pour In
Fans and fellow artists are heartbroken. KSI wrote on X that he couldn’t believe he had to type a post-paying tribute to Tree’s death, saying: “You’re 32, man. You should still be here. You still had so much life to live. So much music to make.”
Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez posted a remembrance saying Tree “was so dedicated to his art” and that “his ability to lead creatively while also maintaining a sense of childlike wonder was so inspiring.”
Oliver Tree was one of a kind – a bowl-cut-sporting, scooter-riding, genre-defying force of nature. The world lost a true original. Rest in peace, Oliver.
