Oliver Tree’s final wish comes to light as body reaches California home

Oliver Tree’s body has been transported home to California.

The 32-year-old singer was one of six victims of a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil earlier this month, that is June 14.

His team revealed the news in a post on Oliver’s official Instagram account writing, “Rest in peace Oliver Tree Nickell. Your legacy will live on forever.”

“Oliver is now back in California where he can finally rest,” they added.

It went on to explain Oliver’s “final wish” - a foundation established in his name - which he’d detailed in his will.

The post 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,” it mentioned, adding, “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."

Oliver’s team went on to thank “everyone who has reached out, shown love, support and has done incredible tributes for Oliver.”

They added, “The constant love, support and positivity is helping the family, friends and collaborators make it through these extremely difficult times.

"Love you all so much, Oliver would be so proud of every one of his supporters, friends and family. Peace be with Oliver…”

Oliver was killed alongside 23-year-old YouTuber Gaspi - real name Gaspar Prim, Brazilian DJ Lucas Frota, whose real name is Lucas Brito, two pilots and one other passenger in the helicopter collision.