The collision between two helicopters that occurred this Sunday, June 14 in Rio de Janeiro left six people dead, as reflected in the flight listing. In addition to the pilots of both vehicles, among the deceased are the artist Oliver Tree, the YouTuber Gaspi, the music video director Lucas Vignale and the Brazilian producer Lucas Brito Chaves.
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Cavaliere, has assured that both pilots worked as aviation instructors and had “a lot of experience.” The causes of the accident are currently being investigated. Given the event, the Internet has devoted itself to the deceased and different media figures have shared their tributes to the victims.
Oliver Tree, 32, is described by Anthony Fantano as “the Andy Kaufman of pop”, while Bebe Rexha claims she had recorded a song with him for her new album and says she is “in shock”. On the other hand, the American artist was the ex-partner of Melanie Martinez, who dedicated an extensive text to him on Instagram: “It is very difficult to understand how someone with whom you shared such a specific and formative time in your life can suddenly leave.”
Gaspi, full name Gaspar Prim, was best known in YouTube circles, following his hidden camera pranks on the streets of Buenos Aires. Only 23 years old, the Argentine had appeared in videos alongside the biggest creators in Spain, from Ibai Llanos to El Rubius, even competing in La Velada. “How shitty this life is sometimes,” Llanos wrote in
Lucas Vignale had worked as a director of music videos for artists such as Bizarrap, Trueno, Duki and Nicki Nicole. He was 29 years old. Nicole said she was “speechless” and thanked the Argentine director for sharing his art with her. Bizarrap has also dedicated a message to the deceased artist: «Luquitas, there are no words. “I just hope you can rest in peace.”
Melanie Martinez remembers ex-boyfriend Oliver Tree in heartfelt tribute after his passing:
“Been an absolute wreck today. It’s really hard to understand how someone who you once shared such a specific and formative time of your life with can all of a sudden be gone.” pic.twitter.com/Gjqo5dZZbU
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) June 14, 2026
I’m in shock. I was in the middle of my cd signing in nyc when I found the news of Oliver tree. I can’t believe it. We recorded a record together to be on dirty blonde. He was so smart. Passionate. Talented. Kind. I’m so sad. May I rest in peace.
— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) June 14, 2026
What an absolute disgrace. What absolute sadness. And how shitty this life is sometimes. I don’t even know what to say. Rest in peace, Gaspi.
A big hug to all the family and friends.
— Ibai (@IbaiLlanos) June 14, 2026
