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Oliver Tree Dies at 32 After Helicopter Crash in Rio

Singer and rapper Oliver Tree Nickell, 32, and five others died in Rio de Janeiro this morning when two helicopters crashed, Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro confirmed to CNN Brazil.

Stereogum·Jun 14, 2026·via Stereogum

Oliver Tree Dies at 32 After Helicopter Crash in Rio

2:26 PM EDT on June 14, 2026

The singer and rapper born Oliver Tree Nickell died along with five others when two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro this morning. Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro confirmed the deaths to CNN Brazil. He was 32.

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_Originally reported by [Stereogum](https://stereogum.com/2502248/oliver-tree-dead-at-32/news/)._