Oliver Tree's mom shares haunting final conversation with late singer at emotional memorial
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Key Points:
- Oliver Tree's mother, Christine Begin Nickell, shared that he was "so happy and excited about life" the day before his fatal helicopter crash, recalling a recent conversation about his attempt to quit smoking.
- The late musician's celebration of life was held at the Quarry Amphitheater in Santa Cruz, California, featuring a unique ceremony with mannequins dressed like him and speeches from notable figures including Logan Paul and Diplo.
- Oliver Tree died at age 32 in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during his "The World’s First World Tour," with five others also perishing in the crash.
- The crash involved two helicopters colliding mid-air over an electric vehicle yard, igniting at least 20 cars at the site, according to CNN reports.
- Following his death, Tree's family announced plans to honor his final wish by establishing a foundation called "Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses" to support emerging artists.
