Melanie Martinez Pays Tribute to Ex-Boyfriend Oliver Tree: 'I Know You're Making the Angels Giggle'
Singer Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026. Melanie Martinez, his ex-girlfriend, paid tribute with a heartfelt message. The music industry has since joined in mourning. Confirmed details include the crash location, Tree’s age at death, and the tribute from Martinez.
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New tribute from Melanie Martinez confirmed via multiple sources, solidifying her public reaction to Tree’s death.
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Melanie Martinez mourns Oliver Tree: 'I know you're making the angels giggle'
confidence 98%Singer Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026. Melanie Martinez, his ex-girlfriend, paid tribute with a heartfelt message. The music industry has since joined in mourning. Confirmed details include the crash location, Tree’s age at death, and the tribute from Martinez.
What's confirmed:
- Oliver Tree, 32, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026.
- Melanie Martinez, Tree’s ex-girlfriend, posted a tribute reading 'I know you’re making the angels giggle.'
- Tree’s death was confirmed by multiple sources, including reports of a fatal collision involving six passengers.
- Tributes from fellow artists, including Kid Cudi and Bebe Rexha, have followed Martinez’s statement.
- Tree was known for hits including 'Life Goes On' and 'Miss You'.
- Martinez and Tree dated for approximately three years before their split.
Still unconfirmed:
- Oliver Tree discussed plans for his will weeks before the crash (source: single report).
- Tree is being remembered as a 'local gem' in Santa Cruz, California (source: local tribute).