US Singer Oliver Tree Dies at 32 in Brazil Helicopter Crash

American singer and internet personality Oliver Tree has died at the age of 32 following a fatal helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

According to local authorities, two helicopters collided mid-air on Sunday morning over the western zone of Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people on board.

The Rio de Janeiro Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed into the parking area of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles caught fire before emergency responders brought the blaze under control.

Police said Oliver Tree, whose full name was Oliver Tree Nickell, was listed among the passengers identified by aviation authorities. However, officials noted that formal identification of the victims was delayed due to the severity of the crash.

Other victims reportedly included passengers Lucas Brito Chaves, Gaspar Prim and Lucas Vignale, along with pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.

Tree rose to prominence through his distinctive style, unconventional visuals and genre-blending music career. Before his mainstream breakthrough, he released his debut EP Demons in 2013 and later gained widespread attention online in 2016 through his alter ego, Turbo.

Known for his signature bowl haircut and colourful fashion, Tree built a global following with tracks including When I’m Down, Life Goes On, Alien Boy, Cash Machine, Jerk and Miss You featuring Robin Schulz.

Following the success of his early releases, he signed with Atlantic Records in 2017 and became a notable figure in alternative pop and electronic music.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision.