Oliver Tree's family has confirmed that the late singer's body has been transported back to the United States, one week after he was killed in a devastating helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 32-year-old musician died alongside five others when the aircraft went down during a trip in Brazil.
Also killed in the crash were YouTube personality Gaspar "Gaspi" Prim, 23; director and screenwriter Lucas Vignale, 29; music producer Lucas Brito Chaves, 21; and pilots Charles Marsillac and Alexandre Souza.
© Getty ImagesIn an emotional statement shared on Instagram, Tree's family announced that he had finally returned home. "Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest," the family wrote alongside a childhood photo of the singer. "Your legacy will live on forever."
The statement also expressed gratitude to fans around the world who have offered support in the days following his death. "Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shown love, support and done incredible tributes for Oliver," the family said. "The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times."
© Getty ImagesAs tributes continue to pour in, the family shared new details about a charitable initiative that Tree had planned before his death. According to the statement, the artist's legacy will continue through a foundation he personally established as part of his estate plans.
"His legacy will live on through his foundation/endowment named 'Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses' coming soon," the family revealed. "This is something that Oliver had put together before his passing, written in his will."
© WireImageThe family pledged to fulfill Tree's final vision. "We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love, and art can be spread into the world. That was his final wish."
The message concluded with a heartfelt farewell: "Love you all so much. Oliver would be so proud of every one of his supporters, friends and family. Peace be with Oliver."
Fans quickly filled the comments section with emotional tributes celebrating Tree's creativity, originality, and influence. "You have always inspired me with how free and weird and creative you were, and you will continue to inspire me the rest of my life," one fan wrote. "I'm torn between feeling completely devastated and extremely grateful that you ever existed."
© Getty ImagesAnother supporter reflected on the singer's lasting impact, writing: "Oliver, you made everyone you met feel like they could do anything. You made me want to be more like you and more of myself at the same time. The world will forever be a different place because of you."
Several fans also highlighted Tree's efforts to spotlight Brazilian artists and culture throughout his career. "Thank you for believing in Brazilian music and for sharing your musical vision with us," one commenter wrote. "Your music and your vision will continue to inspire many people."
Tree's final concert took place on June 6 in São Paulo, Brazil. He had been scheduled to perform in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 1.
In one of his last public interviews, Tree spoke candidly about his views on wealth, legacy, and philanthropy. Appearing on The Zach Sang Show on April 24 while promoting his album “Love You Madly Hate You Badly,” the singer explained that much of his fortune would ultimately be directed toward charitable causes.
"I don't believe that any of the wealth or the things that get made from it is mine," Tree said. "When I die, my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one's gonna get a penny."
The singer, who was not married and had no children, said he wanted his success to create opportunities for future generations rather than serve as inherited wealth.
