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Oliver Tree, Gaspar Prim confirmed dead in Brazil helicopter crash
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Musician Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspar Prim, along with four others, died in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, according to Brazilian police.
- The six victims have been identified, including Brazilians Lucas Brito, Charles Marsillac, Alexandre Souza, and Argentinians Gaspar Prim and Lucas Vignale.
- The mid-air collision caused the helicopters to crash into a parking lot, igniting a fire that destroyed at least 20 vehicles; the investigation into the accident is ongoing.
- Oliver Tree, known for his 2021 hit "Life Goes On" and recent album "Alone in a Crowd," was on tour and had upcoming performances scheduled, including one in Lisbon on July 1.
- Tree was recognized as an internet-based artist blending pop and alternative styles, with a growing fanbase from TikTok and Billboard chart success.
