Authorities are investigating the fatal helicopter crash in Brazil that claimed the life of Oliver Tree, known for hits including “Life Goes On” and “Miss You.”
As of 15 June 2026, multiple major news outlets are reporting that American singer-songwriter and internet personality Oliver Tree has died at age 32 following a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, though some early reports noted that authorities were still completing victim identification procedures.
What happened?
According to reports, two helicopters collided in the air over Rio de Janeiro on 14 June 2026. The crash killed all six people aboard. Oliver Tree was reported to be among the victims. Brazilian authorities and multiple international media organizations have covered the incident, and Brazil’s air force has opened an investigation into the cause of the collision.
Victims reported
Media reports state that the fatalities included:
- Oliver Tree (32)
- Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim
- Lucas Vignale
- Lucas Brito Chaves
- Pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Who was Oliver Tree?
Oliver Tree (born Oliver Tree Nickell) was a singer, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, and internet personality from Santa Cruz. He became internationally known for songs such as:
- Life Goes On
- Miss You
- When I’m Down
He was known for his distinctive bowl haircut, comedic persona, viral videos, and genre-blending music. His fourth studio album, Love You Madly, Hate You Badly, was released in April 2026.
Career highlights
- Rose to fame after viral online success and music releases.
- Accumulated millions of monthly Spotify listeners.
- Released albums including:
- Ugly Is Beautiful
- Cowboy Tears
- Alone in a Crowd
- Love You Madly, Hate You Badly
- Founded the independent label Alien Boy Records after leaving Atlantic Records.