American singer and internet personality Oliver Tree‘s music has seen renewed attention following his death in a helicopter crash in Brazil, as fans continue to revisit some of his biggest hits.
Tree died at the age of 32 on June 14 after two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro, killing all six people on board. Brazilian authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
Among the songs drawing fresh attention is Life Goes On, one of Tree’s most successful releases. The track has accumulated more than 700 million streams on Spotify over its lifetime and remains one of the songs most closely associated with the late artist.
Tree built a global fan base through his blend of alternative rock, pop, hip hop and comedy. His distinctive style, eccentric visuals and viral music videos helped turn songs such as Miss You, Alien Boy, Hurt, and Life Goes On into international hits.
The California native was in South America as part of his “World’s First World Tour” when the crash occurred. He had recently performed in Argentina and Brazil before the fatal accident.
In the days following his death, Tree’s family announced plans to honor his final wish by establishing a foundation that will support emerging artistes. The initiative, outlined in his will, aims to fund creative projects and help preserve his artistic legacy.
As investigations into the helicopter collision continue, fans around the world are remembering Oliver Tree through the music and creative work that made him one of the internet’s most distinctive artists.