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Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash

  • Singer-Songwriter Oliver Tree's body has been returned to California following his death in a helicopter crash in Brazil. The 32-year-old musician died June 14 after two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, killing six people.
  • The June 14 helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro's Southwest Zone, which killed six people, is under investigation by the Aeronautical Accidents Investigation. A report on the incident is expected in due course.
  • Tree's family will honor his final wish by establishing a foundation named 'Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses' to spread "joy, love and art" into the world. The endowment was detailed in his will before his passing.
  • Friends and collaborators including Melanie Martinez, Diplo, and KSI paid tribute to the artist following his death. An Instagram post confirmed, "Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest."
  • At the time of the tragedy, the artist was on a world tour that began May 30 in Mexico City. His legacy will continue through the foundation, which he had organized before his passing to support aspiring musicians.
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The team of the singer Oliver Tree announced on Sunday 21 June the creation of a foundation in his memory, an initiative that is part of the provisions that the artist left established in his will before his death.

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Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts and alt-pop hits, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14. He was 32. Representatives confirmed his death on Instagram, sharing that his legacy will continue…

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Tree was killed in the collision of two helicopters over Rio de Janeiro. He was only 32 years old.

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SOMOS JUJUY broke the news on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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