Oliver Tree’s loved ones are honoring his wishes by establishing a foundation in his name following his tragic passing.<\/p>\n
On Sunday, just one week after the 32-year-old singer died in a helicopter accident<\/a> in Brazil, Tree’s representatives shared an update on his official Instagram account.<\/p>\n “Rest in peace Oliver Tree Nickell,” the Instagram post<\/a> began. “Your legacy will live on forever.”<\/p>\n “Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest,” the message continued. “His legacy will live on through his foundation\/endowment named ‘Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses’ coming soon. This is something that Oliver had put together before his passing, written in 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.”<\/p>\n Eric Dane’s Friends Launch $250K Gofundme For Daughters After ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Loses Als Battle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Oliver Tree was among six killed in a helicopter crash on June 14.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “Thank you to everyone who has reached out, shown love, support and has done incredible tributes for Oliver,” the post continued. “The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times.”<\/p>\n Read On The Fox News App<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “Love you all so much, Oliver would be so proud of every one of his supporters, friends and family,” the message concluded. “Peace be with Oliver \u2026<\/p>\n The California native was among six people killed when two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 14, according to The Associated Press.<\/a><\/p>\n The singer was 32 years old.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said that one of the helicopters crashed into a car dealership, where several electric vehicles<\/a> were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished, the AP reported.<\/p>\n Tree recently performed in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil, on June 6 as part of his world tour in support of his latest album, “Love You Madly, Hate You Badly.”<\/p>\n Oliver Tree’s representatives shared in an Instagram post that “Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest.”<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Jimmy Buffett’s $275M Estate Becomes Center Of Heated Inheritance Dispute<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Other victims identified in the crash include passengers Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim and Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac, according to celebrity.land Brazil<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tree made eerie comments about his will<\/a> just weeks before his death.<\/p>\n During an appearance on the “Zach Sang Show”<\/a> in April, the 32-year-old singer opened up about what he wanted to happen to his wealth after his passing.<\/p>\n Tree’s loved ones shared his final wishes on social media.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Gary Sinise Finds Healing In His Late Son’s Music, Says He Left A ‘Treasure Chest’ Of Signs Behind<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “I don’t believe that any of the wealth, or the things that get made from it, is mine,” the singer said. “So when I die, my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one’s going to get a penny.”<\/p>\n Like What You’re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “I’ll get my kids through college<\/a>. That’s the agreement,” he continued. “But there’s not going to be a silver spoon.”<\/p>\n Tree, who set up his foundation before his death, said he wants his money to “go back to artists.”<\/p>\n “You’re not allowed to buy equipment with the money. You’re not allowed to go get education and schooling with the money,” he said. “You have to physically hire people to physically produce stuff \u2014\u00a0and you’re allowed to rent equipment to make things.<\/p>\n Firefighters work at the site of a helicopter crash in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on June 14, 2026, where at least six people died after two helicopters crashed following a suspected mid-air collision.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “I have basically a committee that I’ve set up when I pass \u2014 and I plan to do it while I’m alive \u2014 where basically everyone will vote on who the money goes to each year.”<\/p>\n Click Here To Download The Fox News App<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “But there’s room for other money, because when I die, my art will have residual value and will probably be worth more than it is now,” he added. “People will finally appreciate my stupid f—ing videos and my stupid f—ing songs. That’s when people appreciate you, when you’re not there anymore.”<\/p>\n Original article source:<\/em>Oliver Tree’s loved ones reveal his final wish as singer’s body returns to California after helicopter crash<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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