American singer Oliver Tree dies in Rio helicopter crash

American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree was killed on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in a midair helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 32-year-old artist was among six people who died when two helicopters crashed in the city's southwestern suburb of Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

The collision occurred in the morning, with one helicopter crashing into the parking lot of an electric vehicle dealership and the other coming down nearby. The impact ignited a fire that engulfed approximately 20 cars. Firefighters had the blaze under control by mid-morning. Officials noted that the crash occurring in a commercial parking area, rather than a densely populated residential zone, likely prevented a higher casualty toll.

All six people aboard the two aircraft died at the scene. According to authorities and passenger manifests, Tree was a passenger in one helicopter alongside three others: Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim, known online as "Gaspi," Lucas Vignale, and Lucas Brito Chaves. The pilot was Alexandre Souza. The second helicopter, piloted by Charles Marsillac, was carrying only its pilot. The victims have not been formally identified due to the condition of the remains,...