Oliver Tree, ‘Alien Boy’ and ‘Life Goes On’ Musician, Dies at 32 in Helicopter Crash

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Oliver Tree, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter behind indie hits like "Life Goes On" and "Alien Boy," died Sunday morning in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The collision involved two helicopters in the Southwest region of the Brazilian city, according to CNN Brazil. Tree, who built a devoted fanbase with his quirky visual aesthetic and emotionally raw music, had been touring internationally and maintained a vibrant presence across social media platforms. His death marks a sudden loss for the alternative music community.