Singer Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi die in Brazil helicopter crash

American singer Oliver Tree and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known as Gaspi, were among at least six people killed in a helicopter collision off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, June 14. The incident occurred when two helicopters crashed into each other while flying over the western coast of Brazil.

The aerial collision took place in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area, a well-known affluent district of the Brazilian city. Emergency services responded to the scene, confirming the fatalities.

Oliver Tree, 32, was a multifaceted artist known for his work as a singer, songwriter, producer, comedian, rapper, actor, and filmmaker. Born in Santa Cruz, California, he gained international recognition in 2020 with his debut album "Ugly Is Beautiful." His music often blended alternative pop with eccentric visual aesthetics and humor, and he cultivated a significant online following through viral videos.

Gaspar Prim Díaz, 23, was a popular Argentine YouTuber and influencer. He gained a following for his urban chronicles and content, often characterized by being provocative and politically incorrect. After a hiatus, he returned in 2024 to discuss his mental health struggles. Prim Díaz had expanded his audience globally, notably with his announced participation in Ibai Llanos's "La Velada del Año V" boxing event. His Instagram boasts over 3.1 million followers, and his YouTube channel had accumulated more than 2.85 million subscribers.