Oliver Tree’s loved ones are honoring his wishes by establishing a foundation in his name following his tragic passing.
On Sunday, just one week after the 32-year-old singer died in a helicopter accident in Brazil, Tree’s representatives shared an update on his official Instagram account.
“Rest in peace Oliver Tree Nickell,” the Instagram post began. “Your legacy will live on forever.”
“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.”
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“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.”
“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 …
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.
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Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said that one of the helicopters crashed into a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was extinguished, the AP reported.
Tree recently performed in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6 as part of his world tour in support of his latest album, “Love You Madly, Hate You Badly.”
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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 CNN Brazil.
Tree made eerie comments about his will just weeks before his death.
During an appearance on the “Zach Sang Show” in April, the 32-year-old singer opened up about what he wanted to happen to his wealth after his passing.
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“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.”
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“I’ll get my kids through college. That’s the agreement,” he continued. “But there’s not going to be a silver spoon.”
Tree, who set up his foundation before his death, said he wants his money to “go back to artists.”
“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 — and you’re allowed to rent equipment to make things.
“I have basically a committee that I’ve set up when I pass — and I plan to do it while I’m alive — where basically everyone will vote on who the money goes to each year.”
“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.”
