Musician Oliver Tree Dies at 32 in Helicopter Crash

Musician and internet personality Oliver Tree has died at 32.

Oliver Tree, known for songs like 'Life Goes On' and 'Miss You,' tragically passed away at the age of 32 in a helicopter crash in Southwest Rio de Janeiro. The crash involved two helicopters, resulting in the deaths of Tree, pilot Alexandre Souza, Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim, Lucas Vignale, Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilot Charles Marsillac. The exact cause of the crash remains unknown.

Tree, who initially gained fame as 'Tree' in the early 2010s, later transitioned to his online persona 'Oliver Tree' and collaborated with artists such as Skrillex and Zeds Dead. His distinctive bowl cut hair and vibrant style, along with hits like 'Me, Myself & I' and '1993,' endeared him to fans. His YouTube channel boasts 6.85 million subscribers, with his most popular video 'Life Goes On' reaching 465 million views. Tree was set to kick off a tour in July, following the release of his latest album, 'Love You Madly Hate You Badly,' in April 2026.

Tree's passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from friends and colleagues in the music industry and beyond. Many have taken to social media to share heartfelt memories and messages in honor of the late artist.