'We are so proud of you': Oliver Tree's mother shares emotional tribute to 'dear son' after his death

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Oliver Tree's death has left a huge void in the music industry. The untimely tragedy has shocked fans, friends, and fellow musicians, many of whom are still struggling to come to terms with the loss.

Now, Tree's mother, Christine Begin Nickell, has broken her silence. Choosing not to speak with the media, she instead shared her grief in a heartfelt Facebook post.

Expressing the pain of losing her "dear son," Nickell posted an emotional memorial tribute following Tree's death. Her message quickly resonated with fans, who flooded the comments section with condolences and messages of support.

Oliver Tree's mother shares emotional tribute to 'dear son'

On Thursday, June 18, she shared a childhood photo of her late son on Facebook and reflected on his life and legacy. "Our dear son Oliver, you made this world a better place," Nickell wrote in a Facebook post. "We are so proud of you. RIP."

The touching tribute quickly resonated with fans, garnering more than 3,000 likes and a flood of comments from mourners. Many expressed their grief over the loss of the talented singer, while others shared messages of support for Nickell as she copes with the devastating loss of her son.

Nickell's emotional message came days after Tree's girlfriend, Fiona Chernavskaya, thanked followers for their support in the wake of the 'Life Goes On' singer's death.

"I appreciate every ounce of support at this time," Chernavskaya said on Instagram Stories. "There are so many who have been affected by his passing, please show them love too."

Oliver Tree's past comments about his will resurface after fatal helicopter crash

Tree was among six people who lost their lives in the devastating helicopter crash. Also killed in the incident were YouTube personality Gaspar "Gaspi" Prim, 23, director and screenwriter Lucas Vignale, 29, music producer Lucas Brito Chaves, 21, and pilots Charles Marsillac and Alexandre Souza.

News of the tragedy emerged on Sunday, June 14, when reports confirmed that two helicopters had collided in Rio de Janeiro. In the days following his death, an old interview featuring Tree began circulating online. 

During an April appearance on the 'The Zach Sang Show' podcast, the singer opened up about how he had arranged his estate and explained that none of his wealth would be passed on to family members.

“I don’t believe that any of the wealth or the things that get made from it (a career) is mine. So when I die - I’ve set it up - my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one’s going to get a penny."