Oliver Tree‘s ex-girlfriend, Melanie Martinez, has paid tribute to him, describing him as a “true artist in every way” and saying that the tragedy had left her “a wreck.”

Tree was among the victims of a fatal helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which also sparked a fire at a local car dealership.

Weeks before the tragic accident, the genre-defying singer insisted that his family would not “get a penny” when he dies, sparking speculation about the state of his relationship with them.

Melanie Martinez Shares Emotional Tribute To Oliver Tree

Martinez has shared a moving tribute following her ex’s sudden and tragic death at the age of 32. Tree was among six people who lost their lives when two helicopters crashed into each other on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Martinez remembered him as a “true artist” with a “soft heart” in a tribute she posted to her Instagram Story on Sunday, per Deadline.

“Been an absolute wreck today,” she wrote. “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. He was so dedicated to his art, which I admired and respected so deeply.”

The alt-pop singer continued, “I think everyone who knew him will look back at those moments of laughter and joy he so easily sparked. His laugh was so contagious and warm. His ability to lead creatively and take action while also maintaining a sense of childlike wonder and awe was so inspiring. He had such a soft heart and was a true artist in every way.”

“Rest in peace, Oliver,” Martinez added. “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.”

Oliver Tree Was On His Biggest Tour Yet

Tree’s passing came as a shock, particularly because he was in the country as part of his “The World’s First World Tour,” which had included recent stops in Latin America and a scheduled show in São Paulo on June 6.

“I’m going on ‘The World’s First World Tour,’ playing shows on all 7 continents this year. 30+ countries. 70+ shows. Biggest tour of my life,” he wrote in a Facebook post.

A list of his scheduled tour dates showed that he was supposed to stop in Lisbon, Portugal, on July 1 before heading to other countries, including Spain, Italy, Austria, the United States, England, Belgium, and China. However, the remaining dates have been canceled following his death.

He had also been taking time to film content and sightsee, recently posting videos of himself playing soccer with Brazilian influencer Iae Break in a local neighborhood while wearing a Brazil jersey.

The video was captioned, “Gringo 24 horas no Brasil,” which translates to “Foreigner 24 hours in Brazil.”

More Details Emerge About Helicopter Collision

As investigators continue to look into the cause of the crash, local authorities confirmed that the accident sparked a fire involving 15 cars at a car dealership.

Argentine streaming channel Blender said the fatal mid-air collision also claimed the life of Argentinian YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known online as “Gaspi,” who was traveling in one of the helicopters.

“Thanks for your art, your magic, and your sensibility. Everyone of us will miss you,” Blender said on X.

Rio de Janeiro’s government also took to social media to announce the tragic accident, expressing “solidarity” with the family and friends of the victims. “We express our deep sorrow for the six victims resulting from the accident involving two aircraft in the Southwest Zone of Rio de Janeiro,” the department said in a post on X.

Other Celebrities Join Melanie Martinez In Mourning Tree

In addition to Martinez, several Hollywood stars and entertainers have continued to pay tribute to the singer. YouTuber Logan Paul called Tree one of his favorite people in an X post.

“I’m absolutely gutted, words can’t describe how special Oliver was to so many people,” he wrote. “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.”

Actor and comedian Whitney Cummings called Tree “one of the most talented people on earth,” while T-Pain expressed gratitude to him for sharing his art and for “always being different in the best way possible.”

Rapper bbno$ also posted: “Rest easy, Oliver, you will always be an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your creativity and brilliance with the world. My heart is shattered right now. hold your friends and family close.”

Oliver Tree Said His Money Would Go To Artists

Weeks before his tragic passing, Tree seemingly discussed plans for his will as he insisted his family “won’t get a penny” when he dies.

He made the comments during an April 24 episode of the “Zach Sang Show,” saying, “I don’t believe that any of the wealth, or the things that get made from it, is mine.”

“So, when I die, my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one’s going to get a penny,” he added.

Although he was single at the time of his death, the “Miss You” singer insisted that if he had “a wife or kids or anything, [they’re] not getting a f-cking penny.”

“I’ll get my kids through college. That’s the agreement,” he continued. “But there’s not going to be a silver spoon. The idea is, when I die, all the money is going to go back to artists.”