American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree has died at the age of 32 in a helicopter crash in Brazil, according to reports. The alternative rock artist, best known for his hits Life Goes On, Miss You, and ULTRAMAN, was in Rio de Janeiro when the incident occurred.
Details of the Crash
According to CNN Brazil, two helicopters collided above an electric vehicle yard on Sunday morning, killing Tree and five others. Tree was in one helicopter with four other individuals, while the other helicopter was piloted alone. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Musical Career
Tree first gained fame at age 17, collaborating with Skrillex and Zeds Dead under the name Tree. In 2013, he released an independent album before taking a break to study music technology. His debut album, Ugly Is Beautiful, came out in 2020, followed by Cowboy Tears in 2022 and Alone in a Crowd on September 29, 2023. He was midway through a world tour for his album Love You Madly, Hate You Badly, which began in Mexico City and was set to include dates in China, Japan, Antarctica, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Metro has reached out to Oliver Tree’s representatives for comment.
