The music industry has been thrown into shock following reports claiming that American singer Oliver Tree has died. According to a post attributed to The Hollywood Reporter, the music star, known for his signature bowl haircut and eccentric persona, was reported dead.
News of his alleged passing has circulated across various media platforms, including CNN Brazil and The Hollywood Reporter. According to the reports, Tree was said to have died in a helicopter crash involving six other unidentified people.
The singer, known for hit songs such as “Life Goes On” and “Miss You” with Robin Schulz, was reportedly 32 years old.
Aside from his music career, Tree was also a director and record producer who gained popularity for his unique artistic style and chart-topping songs. According to CNN Brazil, two helicopters allegedly collided in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, located in the southwest zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning.
In a post shared on Instagram, an alleged image from the crash scene was circulated online.
The footage showed a man using a fire extinguisher in an attempt to put out flames coming from a damaged helicopter.
Oliver Tree, whose full name is Oliver Tree Nickell, was born on June 29, 1993, in Santa Cruz, California. He rose to fame in 2016 with his alter ego “Turbo,” which featured his trademark bowl haircut, oversized 1980s-inspired clothing, and eccentric personality. That same year, he released “When I’m Down,” a breakthrough track that helped launch his career and eventually led to a recording deal with Atlantic Records.
Many fans expressed shock and sadness over the reports, noting that the singer was still young. Others shared tributes on social media and offered prayers and condolences to his family, friends and supporters.
Source: legit.ng