Singer Oliver Tree dies aged 32 in helicopter crash in Brazil

Hit American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree has died in a helicopter crash in Brazil, it has been reported.

The 32-year-old alternative rock artist is best remembered for his hit songs Life Goes On, Miss You and ULTRAMAN.

According to CNN Brazil, the star was in Rio de Janeiro when the incident occurred.

The outlet reports that Tree and five others were killed when two helicopters collided above an electric vehicle yard on Sunday morning.

According to reports, Tree and four others were in one helicopter, while only the pilot flew the other.

An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Tree first rose to fame at the age of 17, working 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 was released in 2020, and followed by Cowboy Tears in 2022 and Alone in a Crowd on September 29, 2023

He was halfway through headlining a world tour four 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.

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