Singer-Songwriter Oliver Tree Dies At 32 In Rio De Janeiro Helicopter Crash

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Oliver Tree, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter who broke through on the indie scene with Whethan's viral hit "When I'm Down," died in a helicopter crash near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro confirmed Tree was among six people killed in the accident. Tree had built a career as both a musician and record producer, gaining recognition for his alternative pop sound and distinctive visual aesthetic that made him a fixture in indie music circles.