Tragic Helicopter Crash Claims Life of Singer Oliver Tree at 32

WHO:

Deadline - The other victims identified in the crash included three passengers: Lucas Vignale and Lucas Brito Chaves, along with pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.

TMZ - Oliver Tree's last social media post documented a fun-filled day in Brazil before his death.

Deadline - Melanie Martinez, Oliver Tree's ex, remembered him as a "true artist" with a "soft heart" in a tribute posted on Instagram.

TMZ - Gaspar Prim, also known as Gaspi, was a 23-year-old Argentine YouTuber who died in the helicopter crash.

Deadline - Melanie Martinez, Oliver Tree's ex, remembered him as a "true artist" with a "soft heart" in a tribute posted on Instagram.

Deadline - Oliver Tree first gained recognition with Whethan's viral alternative pop track “When I’m Down.”

Deadline - Oliver Tree's last social media post documented a fun-filled day in Brazil before his death.

TMZ - Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, also known as Gaspi, was 23 years old at the time of the crash.

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree was born Oliver Tree Nickell on June 29, 1993, in Santa Cruz, California.

The Hollywood Reporter - The other victims included pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.

TMZ - The other victims identified in the crash included three passengers: Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, Lucas Vignale, and Lucas Brito Chaves, along with pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.

Deadline - Oliver Tree, a 32-year-old singer-songwriter and record producer, was among the victims.

Billboard - Six people were reported to have died in the helicopter crash.

WHAT:

Billboard - The crash involved a collision between two helicopters, resulting in the deaths of six individuals.

CBS News Entertainment - The crash involved two helicopters colliding mid-air, resulting in a fire that ignited at least 20 electric vehicles.

The Hollywood Reporter - An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the helicopter collision.

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree's last performance was on June 6, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of his world tour.

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree was next scheduled to perform in Lisbon on July 1.

CBS News Entertainment - The crash involved two helicopters colliding mid-air, resulting in a fire that ignited at least 20 electric vehicles.

Deadline - The music industry is paying tribute to Oliver Tree following his death, with various stars expressing their condolences.

The Washington Post - The midair collision occurred several miles west of downtown Rio de Janeiro in the beach community Recreio de Bandeirantes.

CBS News Entertainment - The crash ignited a fire that resulted in at least 20 electric vehicles being set ablaze.

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree released four studio albums with Atlantic Records, including his most recent album, "Love You Madly, Hate You Badly," which dropped in April.

The Hollywood Reporter - Tree's music videos for "Life Goes On" and "Miss You" have over 464 million and 382 million views on YouTube, respectively.

The Hollywood Reporter - Tree set the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest kick scooter in 2020.

CBS News Entertainment - One of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, igniting a fire that resulted in at least 20 electric vehicles being set ablaze.

Variety - Oliver Tree died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.

Rolling Stone Music - The crash involved a collision between two helicopters.

WHERE:

The Hollywood Reporter - The crash occurred in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in the Southwest zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Washington Post - The midair collision occurred several miles west of downtown Rio de Janeiro in the beach community Recreio de Bandeirantes.

The Washington Post - The crash took place in the beach community Recreio de Bandeirantes, located in Rio de Janeiro.

Variety - The helicopter crash occurred in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

TMZ - The crash took place above an electric area in Rio de Janeiro.

WHEN:

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree was next scheduled to perform in Lisbon on July 1, 2026.

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree was next scheduled to perform in Lisbon on July 1.

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree's last performance was on June 6, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of his world tour.

Sportskeeda - Oliver Tree died on June 14, 2026, in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree performed in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6 as part of his world tour.

The Hollywood Reporter - Oliver Tree was next scheduled to perform in Lisbon on July 1.

Variety - The crash happened on a Sunday morning.

WHY:

Rolling Stone Music - The cause of the crash was a mid-air collision between two helicopters.

HOW:

The Hollywood Reporter - An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the helicopter collision.

TMZ - Oliver Tree laid out the details of his will during an interview weeks before his death, stating that his family would not receive any inheritance.

The Hollywood Reporter - An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the helicopter collision.

Deadline - Oliver Tree laid out the details of his will during an interview weeks before his death, stating that his family would not receive any inheritance.

CBS News Entertainment - The Military Fire Department of Rio de Janeiro reported that the crash ignited a fire that resulted in several electric vehicles being set ablaze.

Reddit Conspiracy - The two helicopters were flying over an electric vehicle yard when the crash occurred.

The Hollywood Reporter - An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the collision.

Reddit Conspiracy - The two helicopters were flying over an electric vehicle yard when the crash occurred.

Billboard - The helicopters collided in mid-air over Rio de Janeiro.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 20:06 UTC)

A tragic helicopter collision in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, located in the Southwest zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including passengers Lucas Vignale and Lucas Brito Chaves, as well as pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac. An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the crash, while Oliver Tree is scheduled to perform in Lisbon on July 1, 2026. The incident has raised significant concerns as authorities work to uncover the details surrounding this devastating event.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 18:26 UTC)

Tragedy struck when two helicopters collided mid-air near Recreio de Bandeirantes, just west of downtown Rio de Janeiro, igniting a fire that affected at least 20 electric vehicles. Oliver Tree, who had just shared a joyful day in Brazil on social media, has been remembered by his ex, Melanie Martinez, as a "true artist" with a "soft heart." An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the crash, while Oliver Tree was scheduled to perform in Lisbon on July 1.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 14:57 UTC)

Melanie Martinez, Oliver Tree's ex, paid tribute to him on Instagram, remembering him as a "true artist" with a "soft heart." His last performance took place on June 6, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of his world tour, with his next scheduled show set for July 1 in Lisbon. Meanwhile, an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the helicopter collision.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 10:53 UTC)

Gaspar Prim, known as Gaspi, a 23-year-old Argentine YouTuber, tragically died in a helicopter crash that involved two helicopters colliding mid-air near the beach community of Recreio de Bandeirantes, just west of downtown Rio de Janeiro. The collision resulted in a fire that ignited at least 20 electric vehicles, and an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the incident. In related news, Oliver Tree recently performed in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6, 2026, as part of his world tour.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 08:49 UTC)

The music industry is mourning the loss of Oliver Tree, with various stars expressing their condolences and paying tribute to him as a "true artist" with a "soft heart," a sentiment echoed by his ex, Melanie Martinez, in a heartfelt Instagram post. In a revealing interview weeks before his passing, Oliver Tree shared the details of his will, indicating that his family would not receive any inheritance. As the tributes continue to pour in, his impact on the music world is being celebrated by fans and fellow artists alike.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 06:41 UTC)

Oliver Tree, known for his viral hit “When I’m Down,” tragically died in a helicopter crash in the beach community of Recreio de Bandeirantes, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The crash occurred during a flight several miles west of downtown Rio, igniting a fire that set several electric vehicles ablaze, according to the Military Fire Department of Rio de Janeiro. Just before his death, Oliver shared a joyful day in Brazil on social media, capturing the moments that would be his last.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 04:17 UTC)

A tragic incident involving two helicopters has resulted in a fire that ignited at least 20 electric vehicles. The crash occurred while the helicopters were flying over an electric vehicle yard, leading to significant damage. Among those affected was Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known as Gaspi, who was just 23 years old at the time of the crash.

(UPDATED June 15, 2026 01:44 UTC)

Oliver Tree, born Oliver Tree Nickell in Santa Cruz, California, has made waves in the music industry with four studio albums under Atlantic Records, including his latest release, "Love You Madly, Hate You Badly," which came out in April. Recently, he performed in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6 as part of his world tour, while his music videos for "Life Goes On" and "Miss You" have amassed impressive view counts of over 464 million and 382 million on YouTube. Meanwhile, an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of a collision that involved pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac, who were among the victims.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 23:16 UTC)

A tragic helicopter crash has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim and two others, along with pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac. The incident took place when one of the helicopters crashed into a car dealership parking lot, igniting a fire that burned at least 20 electric vehicles. Oliver Tree is set to perform next in Lisbon on July 1, following this unfortunate event.

(UPDATED June 14, 2026 21:17 UTC)

In a tragic incident, singer-songwriter and record producer Oliver Tree was among six victims who died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The crash occurred on a Sunday morning and involved a mid-air collision between two helicopters above an electric area in the city. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding this devastating event.