Oliver Tree, the California-born singer-songwriter known for tracks like “Life Goes On,” “When I’m Down” and “Miss You,” died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, according to CNN Brazil.

On the morning of June 14, two helicopters reportedly crashed into one another mid-air while traveling in southwest Rio De Janeiro, according to a same-day report from CNN Brazil.

Although he had been making music for over 15 years, he didn’t find crossover success until the late 2010s with singles like “Hurt,” “Cash Machine,” and “Let Me Down” leapfrogging each other in popula...