Melanie Martinez mourns ex Oliver Tree after tragic helicopter crash death
Melanie Martinez has paid tribute to Oliver Tree (Image: Getty Images)
Melanie Martinez has shared an emotional Instagram Story tribute after the death of her ex Oliver Tree, remembering the musician as a “true artist” with a “soft heart” and reflecting on the “formative” time they once shared.
In her message on her Instagram story, Martinez wrote: “Been an absolute wreck today,” before adding: “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.”
She continued: “He had such a soft heart and was a true artist in every way.”
Martinez, who is bisexual and uses she/they pronouns, ended her tribute by writing: “Rest in peace Oliver. I know you’re making the angels giggle. I’ll be here wondering what stunt and creative project you’re scheming up in heaven. All my love.”
Tree, 32, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday (14 June). It was reported that he was one of six people who died when two helicopters crashed over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Who is Melanie Martinez?
Martinez, a US pop artist who broke through after appearing on The Voice, has built a cult following through concept albums and stylised visuals.
She is known for theatrical, character-led eras including ‘Cry Baby’ and ‘K-12’, and her fan community often intersects with alternative fashion and internet subcultures. She has also toured extensively, including UK and European tour dates.
Tributes from Kid Cudi, Bebe Rexha and more
Kid Cudi was among the artists paying tribute, writing in a Kid Cudi X post: “F*** man. Spoke to Oliver a few weeks ago. This is heartbreaking. A really amazing and beautiful human. This s*** sucks bad. Sending all my prayers and love to the families dealing with losses. Oliver we love you, forever.”
Bebe Rexha also posted about learning the news while at a CD signing in New York City, writing in an X post: “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 he rest in peace.”
T-Pain shared a video and wrote in an X post: “Never will forget this lesson from Oliver or the time we had on @NBRadioPodcast. Thanks for sharing your art and for always being different in the best way possible. See you on the brighter side,”
Comedian Whitney Cummings wrote in an X post: “Oliver Tree is one of the most talented people on earth and usually that comes with an ego and all kinds of d******* nonsense, but Oliver is pure love and the best version of what an artist and person can and should be. There’s no silver lining. We lost a giant.”
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