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Bizarrap and Nicki Nicole mourn Argentine producer Lucas Vignale after Rio helicopter crash

Bizarrap and Nicki Nicole mourn Argentine producer Lucas Vignale after Rio helicopter crash

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine producers Lucas Vignale and Gaspar 'Gaspi' Prim Díaz, along with American musician Oliver Tree, were reportedly passengers on one of two helicopters that collided in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Vignale, 29, directed music videos for Argentine stars Bizarrap and Nicki Nicole, both of whom posted tributes on Instagram.
  • Authorities have not yet confirmed if the bodies recovered from the crash belong to the reported passengers, as investigations into the cause of the accident continue.

Argentine musicians Bizarrap and Nicki Nicole mourned the loss of audiovisual producer Lucas Vignale, who was reportedly among six people killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Vignale, 29, had directed music videos for both artists.

Bizarrap shared a photo of himself with Vignale on Instagram, writing, "There are no words, I just hope you can rest in peace. The pain is immense, much strength to family and close friends. Goodbye friend, the good memories and your art will be indelible." Nicki Nicole also posted on Instagram, thanking Vignale for sharing his art with her.

Also listed on the flight plan for one of the helicopters were Argentine YouTuber Gaspar 'Gaspi' Prim Díaz and American musician Oliver Tree. Police in Rio de Janeiro have not yet confirmed the identities of the bodies recovered from the wreckage. Tributes for 'Gaspi' also poured in from other YouTubers, including Spain's Rubius and Ibai Llanos, and Argentina's Coscu.

The Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents of the Brazilian Air Force is investigating the cause of the crash. Vignale had previously shared a photo of 'Gaspi' on his Instagram, showing him relaxing on a beach chair near the sea. The streaming channel Blender, where Gaspar had recently premiered an audiovisual production, also bid farewell to the YouTuber, thanking him for his "art and sensitivity."

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.