On June 14, the Life Goes On singer, Oliver Tree, passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The singer passed away at 32.
The artist was one of six people who died when two helicopters crashed in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, a neighbourhood in the Southwest of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning, according to CNN Brazil.
Tree was on a Bell 206B JetRanger III with Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, producer Lucas Frota, Lucas Vignale, and pilot Alexandre Souza. They collided with another helicopter piloted by Charles Marsillac. Both helicopters crashed, and one caught fire, damaging 20 cars at an electric vehicle dealership.
As the news of his death came out, fans flooded the internet with their tributes for Oliver Tree.
Internet pays tributes to Oliver Tree after his death
One of his fans remembered him:
“The most tragic part is that because Oliver was the ultimate internet prankster, everyone’s first instinct was hoping this was just another elaborate stunt. Seeing it confirmed is completely numbing. RIP.”
Another referred to Oliver as ‘legend.’
“Goodbye legend! You will always remain in our hearts! Life goes onion onion onion!”
Another internet user wrote:
“that’s absolutely heartbreaking. Oliver Tree was one of the most unique artists of this generation. Thoughts are with all the victims their families and loved ones.”
Another fan said:
“I’ve been a fan of Oliver’s for years, and I had the chance to go to his concert in Brazil on the 6th. He was so happy and excited to finally be performing here. I’m devastated and still can’t believe it. :(((“
One of his follower said:
“This just broke my heart man wtf. Met dude a good number of times through my work w Logic and this dude was the same guy y’all saw online May he rest”
Many other popular names like KSI and T-Pain paid tribute to Oliver Tree
Popular streamer, KSI, also remembered the late singer. He also dubbed Oliver Tree as ‘legend.’
“Can’t believe I’m actually having to type this. You’re 32 man. You should still be here. You still had so much life to live. So much music to make. So much content to make. You’re a legend and will always be a legend. Still doesn’t feel real. Genuinely feel sick. I love you bro”
For those unaware, Oliver and KSI collaborated for the streamer’s music video, Voices, which came out in 2023.
Besides, T-Pain also gave tribute to Oliver with his social media post. He remembered his interaction with Oliver as the NBRadio Podcast.
“Never will forget this lesson from Oliver or the time we had on @NBRadioPodcast Thanks for sharing your art and for always being different in the best way possible. See you on the brighter side”
Bebe Rexha also praised Oliver as talented, smart, and passionate. She expressed her shock and grief at the singer’s sudden demise. Rexha added that they have also worked together on her new album, Dirty Blonde.
The record producer, rapper, songwriter, and singer, Oliver Tree, was born in Santa Cruz on June 29, 1993.
Edited by Shatakshi Gupta