Oliver Tree, ‘Alien Boy’ and ‘Life Goes On’ Musician, Dies at 32 in Helicopter Crash

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Oliver Tree, the California-born singer-songwriter known for tracks like “Life Goes On,” “When I’m Down” and “Miss You,” died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, according to CNN Brazil. He was 32.

CNN Brazil reported that the crash, which happened Sunday morning in the Southwest of Rio de Janeiro, involved two helicopters and left six dead, including Tree. Tree’s reps did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.

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