Oliver Tree: key obituary facts
Is Oliver Tree dead? Yes. Oliver Tree died on June 14, 2026, at age 32.
Cause of death: Oliver Tree's cause of death was reported as helicopter crash.
What was Oliver Tree known for?
He was known as American singer, record producer and comedian (1993-2026).
More about Oliver Tree
Born: 29 June 1993.
Place of birth: Santa Cruz.
Place of death: Rio de Janeiro.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, film director, comedian, mixed-media artist, composer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: San Francisco State University.
Career began: 2011.
Also known as: Oliver Nickell, Oliver Tree Nickell.
Occupations: Singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, filmmaker, music producer, actor.
Years active: 2010–2026.
Genres: Alternative rock, indie pop, hip-hop, alternative pop, dance.
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass.
Oliver Tree, the American singer-songwriter known for “Life Goes On,” “Jerk” and “Superhero,” died on June 14, 2026, in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro.
He was 32. Born Oliver Tree Nickell in Santa Cruz, California, on June 29, 1993, he built a career as a singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and filmmaker, working across alternative rock, indie pop, hip-hop and dance.
Tree began releasing music in the 2010s and signed to Atlantic Records in 2017 after “When I’m Down” drew widespread attention. His debut album, Ugly Is Beautiful, arrived in 2020, followed by Cowboy Tears in 2022, Alone in a Crowd in 2023 and Love You Madly Hate You Badly in 2026. He studied business at San Francisco State University for two years.