Oliver Tree's dedicated team is honoring the late singer by carrying out his final wishes and ensuring his legacy lives on. The Oliver Tree’s Team Honors Singer By Fulfilling His Wish first appeared on The Blast

A week after the tragic death of singer and artist Oliver Tree in a helicopter crash, his team is determined to honor his memory by working to fulfill the plans and wishes he left behind. Just months before his passing, Tree talked about setting up a foundation and giving back to music artists. Tributes to the singer are still pouring in, with friends and fans reflecting on the profound impact Tree had on their lives.

Oliver Tree’s Foundation Is ‘Coming Soon’

On June 21, Oliver Tree’s team posted an update on the singer’s social media. The post thanked the singer’s supporters who have offered their love and support to Tree’s friends and family. “The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times,” the post read.

The update included a carousel of photos showing photos of Tree, including snaps from his adventures around the world.

“His legacy will live on through his foundation/endowment named ‘Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses’ coming soon,” the post noted, adding that Tree had arranged it long before his passing and added it to his will. “We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love and art can be spread into the world, that was his final wish,” the caption noted.

The Singer Revealed Plans To Launch A Foundation

As previously reported by The Blast, Tree, born Oliver Tree Nickell, talked about his will in an appearance on the “Zach Sang Show” in April. The “Alien Boy” singer told the host that his will was set up so that his money would “go back to artists.”

Despite having a good relationship with his family, he noted that “no one’s going to get a penny.” Instead, his wealth will go to Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses. “It’s set up so that basically the interest generated from my music will take mostly that,” he said, adding that he figured his songs would be worth more after he passed.

Tree has released four major studio albums. In 2020, 2022, and 2023, he released three studio albums with Atlantic Records. His last album, “Love You Madly Hate You Badly,” was released in April under his own record label, Alien Boy.

Oliver Tree’s Remains Are Back In The U.S.

Tree passed away, along with five others, in a helicopter crash on June 14. The singer was in the middle of “The World’s First World Tour” to support his latest album. He last performed a concert in São Paulo on June 6 and was in Rio de Janeiro when the incident occurred.

According to reports, two helicopters collided mid-air before crashing down into an electric car dealership’s parking lot. Tree, his three companions, and a pilot were in one helicopter, while a pilot was alone in the other helicopter.

All the victims of the crash were identified by June 18. “The last body identified was that of the American Oliver Tree. Brazilians Lucas Brito, Charles Marsillac, and Alexandre Souza, as well as Argentinians Gaspar Prim and Lucas Vignale, were also identified,” a statement read, per USA Today.

The post by Tree’s team on June 21 confirmed that the singer’s remains have been brought back to California, where he will be laid to rest.

The Artist’s Mother Paid Tribute To Her Son

Christine Begin Nickell, Tree’s mother, posted a simple and touching tribute to his late son on Facebook. She posted a photo of a young Tree holding a dog and added the caption, “Our dear son Oliver, you made this world a better place. We are so proud of you. RIP.”

Tree’s parents were influential in the artist’s love for music. In an interview with ICON, he said both his parents, Christine and Jesse, worked in the circus, and for a while, they travelled with the circus and lived in a motor home. “I grew up playing music with my parents, they had instruments that covered the wall of our motor home when we were travelling with the circus,” he said.

Oliver Tree Tributes Continue To Pour In

Several singers and artists honored Tree shortly after the news of his passing was reported, some of whom include Melanie Martinez, Diplo, T-Pain, Post Malone, KSI, and many others. One week after the tragedy, tribute posts are still being posted on social media, with many sharing their experiences with the singer or how he made an impact on their lives.

Brazilian singer and rapper DUPÊ, who posted videos with Tree days before the fatal crash, wrote, “I will be forever grateful that you wanted to help me and uplift a Brazilian culture that still doesn’t get the recognition it deserves abroad. You made history, brother.”

“Oliver was absolutely singular… There will never be another. How fortunate we all are that he existed… gone much too soon,” one wrote.

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