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Celebrities mourn Argentine creator Gaspi and singer Oliver Tree after fatal helicopter crash

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine content creator Gaspi and American singer Oliver Tree died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026.
  • The collision involved two helicopters and resulted in six fatalities.
  • Friends, colleagues, and celebrities expressed shock and grief over the loss of the young talents.

The sudden deaths of Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim Dรญaz, known as Gaspi, and American singer Oliver Tree in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026, have sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. The tragic accident claimed the lives of six people.

The collision involved two helicopters. Among the confirmed victims were Gaspi, Oliver Tree, producers Lucas Vignale and Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac. Brazilian authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, while the digital community across Latin America mourns the loss of these young talents.

Fellow creators expressed disbelief and sorrow upon hearing the news. Streamers Joaco Lรณpez and La Cobra learned of the incident during live broadcasts, initially suspecting it was false information. La Cobra urged viewers to await official confirmation, while Joaco Lรณpez ended his stream early due to emotional distress.

Prominent figures from Argentina and Spain's social media scenes shared heartfelt tributes. Spanish streamer El Rubius stated he was "completely impacted and devastated." Argentine streamer Coscu remembered Gaspi's recent efforts to improve his daily habits, calling him a "great human being."

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