Singer Oliver Tree’s body back in California after helicopter crash in Brazil
NBC News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Oliver Tree, the 32-year-old singer, was confirmed dead after being listed as a passenger in a helicopter crash above Rio de Janeiro on June 14, which killed all six people on board.
- His body was returned to California, and a social media post expressed gratitude for the support from fans and assured that a planned grant in his name would proceed as his final wish.
- The other victims included Argentine YouTubers Gaspar Prim Díaz and Lucas Vignale, and Brazilians Lucas Brito, Charles Marsillac, and Alexandre Souza; authorities are investigating the crash, including possible human error.
- Tree, known for his distinctive style and upbeat music, had been touring South America and was working on new projects, including an endowment to support young artists.
- Tributes have poured in following his death, with friends and family emphasizing his positive legacy and the continuation of his artistic vision.
