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Oliver Tree, Five Others Killed in Brazil Helicopter Crash

7/1/2026

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Musician Oliver Tree Nickell and five others died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on June 14, 2026.
Rio de Janeiro Civil Police named the victims Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim, Lucas Brito Chaves, Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.
The police said the investigation and forensic examination of the crash remain ongoing.
Tree’s team announced the Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses foundation supporting creativity, joy and artistic expression.

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Musician Oliver Tree Nickell and five others died in a helicopter crash in Brazil on June 14, 2026.
Rio de Janeiro Civil Police named the victims Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim, Lucas Brito Chaves, Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac.
The police said the investigation and forensic examination of the crash remain ongoing.
Tree’s team announced the Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses foundation supporting creativity, joy and artistic expression.