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."ERIC DANE'S FRIENDS LAUNCH $250K GOFUNDME FOR DAUGHTERS AFTER 'GREY'S ANATOMY' STAR LOSES ALS BATTLEOliver Tree was among six killed in a helicopter crash on June 14. (Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)"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.The singer was 32 years old. (Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERRio 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 suppo...