Oliver Tree killed in helicopter crash aged 32: REPORT

Oliver Boom has reportedly died after a helicopter crash in Brazil. He was 32.

According to CNN BrazilAccording to Rio de Janeiro’s civil police, Tree was one of six people killed Sunday morning after two helicopters collided over an electric vehicle lot in southwest Rio de Janeiro.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.

Fatal helicopter collision

Reports indicate that Tree was traveling in one of the helicopters with passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim, Lucas Brito Chaves and pilot Alexandre Souza.

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The second helicopter was reportedly flown by pilot Charles Marsillac, who was alone at the time of the collision.

All six people involved in the crash were reported dead. Officials are still working to determine what exactly led to the accident.

From viral star to global success

Tree first started making a name for himself in music as a teenager, collaborating with artists Skrillex And Zed’s death under the name ‘Boom’.

After releasing an independent album in 2013 and later studying music technology, he returned and steadily built a devoted following thanks to his unique blend of alternative music, humor and larger-than-life visuals.

His debut studio album, Ugly is beautifularrived in 2020 and was later certified Gold in the United States.

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The album’s breakthrough single, “Life Goes On”, became one of his biggest hits, eventually achieving platinum certification.

Tree went on to release several more projects, including Cowboy tears, Alone in a crowdAnd I love you, hate you so muchwhich was released earlier this year.

Known for his unmistakable bowl hairstyle, oversized outfits and unconventional approach to music and performance, Tree built one of the most distinguished careers in modern alternative music.

The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.