US singer Oliver Tree among six killed in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash, says police source
The helicopters collided midair before plummeting into the carpark of an electric car dealership, setting ablaze around 20 cars.
US singer Oliver Tree among six killed in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash, says police sourceSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe helicopters collided midair before plummeting into the carpark of an electric car dealership, setting ablaze around 20 cars. PHOTOS: SCREENGRAB FROM XPublished Jun 15, 2026, 03:32 AMUpdated Jun 15, 2026, 03:40 AMListenRIO DE JANEIRO - American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree, who was in Brazil on a world tour, was aboard one of the helicopters that crashed on June 14 in Rio de Janeiro, leaving all occupants dead, a police source told AFP.The alternative singer and internet personality is listed as one of six people on the manifests of the two aircraft shared by the source, who said the victims could not be formally identified yet as they were badly burned in the crash.
The passengers alongside the singer included a Brazilian music producer, Argentine video director and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known online as “Gaspi.”Two helicopters collided midair on the morning of June 14 in the western suburb of Recreio dos Bandeirantes before plummeting into the carpark of an electric car dealership, setting ablaze around 20 cars, according to firefighters.One of the helicopters was carrying five people, and the other only the pilot.
There were no survivors.US alternative singer and internet personality Oliver Tree was reportedly listed as one of six people on the manifests of the two aircraft. PHOTO: OLIVERTREE/INSTAGRAMThe 32-year-old Oliver Tree – with a distinctive bowl haircut and meme-worthy internet persona – was known for hits such as Life Goes On, Miss You, and Alien Boy.
He has over 11 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with his top songs listened to over 700 million times. AFPMore on this topicTwelve people killed in Missouri plane crash, state highway patrol saysMilitary helicopter crash in Pakistani Kashmir killed 22, security sources saySee more onAir crashesBrazilMusicians
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