Oliver Tree death: Tributes paid to US musician after fatal helicopter crash

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15 Jun 2026 • 2:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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Oliver Tree death: Tributes paid to US musician after fatal helicopter crash

  • US singer-songwriter Oliver Tree is believed to have died after two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning, resulting in six fatalities.
  • Tree, known for tracks like “Miss You” and “Life Goes On”, was listed on the passenger manifest of one of the helicopters, though formal identification of the bodies is still pending.
  • YouTuber KSI, who collaborated with Tree on “Voices”, and Jackass star Steve-O, paid emotional tributes to the 32-year-old artist, highlighting his talent and impact.
  • Oliver Tree was weeks into his 'World's First World Tour', with over 70 shows scheduled across 30 countries, including upcoming performances in Glasgow, Manchester, and London.
  • Content creator Gaspar Prim Diaz, known as Gaspi, with over 2.8 million YouTube followers, was also believed to be among the victims, and an investigation into the cause of the collision is currently underway.

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