While we’re still in the first half of the 2026 calendar, the year has already brought a devastating number of Hollywood losses. Fans have said goodbye to major stars, including Catherine O’Hara after her passing, Eric Dane following his death from ALS, James Van Der Beek after his death from cancer, and, more recently, beloved Buffy and Ted Lasso actor Anthony Head. Now, the music world is mourning Oliver Tree after the singer reportedly died in a midair helicopter collision in Brazil.
According to Us Weekly, two helicopters reportedly collided in southwest Rio de Janeiro on June 14, killing six people. The outlet reported that Tree was among the victims and noted he had recently been in Brazil for his world tour, including a June 6 performance in São Paulo. The Associated Press reported that authorities were still working to confirm victims’ identities, though Tree was listed on the flight manifest.
