Fans around the world are mourning the reported death of Oliver Tree. The singer-songwriter, producer and internet personality, who was best known for hits including “Life Goes On,” “Miss You” and “Hurt,” reportedly died at age 32 following a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
As tributes pour in for the musician known for his distinctive style and genre-blending sound, here’s what we know so far about the tragic accident and the ongoing investigation.
Tree died on June 14, 2026, at the age of 32. News of his death emerged the same day after Brazilian authorities responded to the fatal crash in Rio de Janeiro.
The singer was in Brazil as part of his “The World’s First World Tour,” a 70-plus-date global trek in support of his 2026 album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly. He had recently performed in São Paulo and was scheduled to continue the tour in Europe in July.
The crash occurred in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, a neighborhood in the western zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to officials, one of the helicopters crashed into an electric vehicle dealership lot, sparking a fire among several parked vehicles.
Tree reportedly died in a helicopter crash on June 14, 2026, when two helicopters collided midair over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Both aircraft crashed following the collision, and authorities said all six people aboard were killed. Officials are investigating what caused the accident.
