Logan Paul is mourning the loss of close friend Oliver Tree, sharing a raw, grief-stricken tribute on Instagram after the singer died in a helicopter crash in Brazil. The WWE star called Tree “one of my favorite people” and said he is “absolutely gutted” by the loss.
Tree, 32, was among six passengers killed when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026. Paul’s message captured the personal weight of their friendship, signing off with “Love you brother we are all going to miss you.”
Paul shared the homage to the Life Goes On singer in an emotional post, expressing his disbelief at the tragedy.
“I’m still in denial that one of my favorite people is no longer with us. I’m absolutely gutted, words can’t describe how special Oliver was to so many people. Tragedy has taken life way too soon, with so much creativity and vibrance and talent. I’d like to think he’s on his next adventure somewhere in the universe. Horrible horrible horrible, I don’t even know how to process this. Rest in peace Lucas Vignale, Lucas Chaves, Gaspi & Oliver. Love you brother we are all going to miss you @olivertree,” Paul wrote, per Logan Paul via Instagram.
What Happened In The Brazil Helicopter Crash
Tree, who was on a world tour, was listed among the six passengers who died when two helicopters collided just before 9 AM local time over Rio de Janeiro. The aircraft crashed in the city’s western zone.
Firefighters recovered five bodies from one helicopter and the sixth victim from the second aircraft. Tree’s name appeared on the list given to aviation authorities, though officials have not yet been able to identify any of the bodies.
Logan Paul’s Current WWE Status
Paul is recovering from a serious triceps injury and has been documenting his rehab, including his recovery routine after surgery for the torn triceps.
The former United States Champion returned to WWE television in a non-wrestling capacity on this week’s episode of RAW. He appeared wearing a large elbow brace and tried to recruit Je’Von Evans to The Vision.