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Oliver Tree Among 6 Fatalities in Brazilian Air Disaster
14 Jun
Summary
- Singer Oliver Tree died at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash.
- Six people perished in a mid-air collision of two helicopters.
- The accident occurred in Rio de Janeiro's Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood.
Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree has died at the age of 32, a victim of a devastating helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Civil Police confirmed that Tree was among six fatalities resulting from a mid-air collision between two helicopters. The accident occurred in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood.
Five individuals lost their lives in one helicopter, while the pilot of the second aircraft was the sole occupant and also perished. Tree, who was on his The World's First World Tour, had recently performed in São Paulo and was scheduled for a show in Lisbon on July 1.
His career gained significant traction in 2017 with his signing to Atlantic Records following the viral success of "When I'm Down." Tree released his debut album, "Ugly Is Beautiful," in 2020, achieving international acclaim with hits such as "Life Goes On." His latest album, "Love You Madly Hate You Badly," was released on April 24.
Preliminary reports indicate the two helicopters collided mid-air before crashing. The aircraft impacted a car dealership, igniting a fire that consumed approximately 20 vehicles. An investigation into the cause of the crash is pending, with forensic examination requested.
