The late musician Oliver Tree is being remembered through one of his last recorded conversations. The interview, which was released weeks after his tragic death, shows the artist talking openly about why he chose to live an adventurous life. He appeared on Bobbi Althoff’s Really Good Podcast in an episode that came out on June 29, 2026.
During the talk, Tree did not hold back about his risky lifestyle. He discussed how he never took any day for granted. The singer died on June 14, 2026 at the age of 32 in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was on his world tour at the time and had just finished a show in São Paulo on June 6.
The podcast appearance now serves as a powerful reminder of how Tree viewed life and death. It matches what he had said in other interviews before his passing about his money and his art.
Oliver Tree Explained His ‘High Risk’ Life in One of His Final Interviews
Oliver Tree was known for his jokes and strange costumes, but he also had serious moments. In his chat with Bobbi Althoff, he got real about his constant traveling. He showed up dressed as an Elmo character with red face paint. Still, his words carried heavy meaning about his own mortality.
Tree told Althoff that his parents often worried about how much he traveled. He said he would respond to them by pointing out that no one knows if they will be alive tomorrow. He made it clear that he was aware of the dangers in his own life. He shared details about living in extreme conditions during his travels.
“My parents, they’re like, ‘Oliver, it’s a lot to travel all the time.’ I’m like, ‘Guys, look. We don’t know if I’ll be alive next year, or if you’ll be alive.’ There’s no day promised.”
He went on to list the risky places he had stayed in. He mentioned living in simple huts in Africa and mud houses in Iraq. His stories painted a picture of someone who was not afraid to take chances. This spirit was part of his personality and his music.
His words now seem very powerful because of what happened later. The helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro took his life along with two pilots and three other passengers. Two helicopters collided in the air and one fell onto a car dealership, setting many vehicles on fire. The news shocked fans around the world, especially given how much Tree had talked about living each day to the fullest.
Bobbi Althoff Released the Oliver Tree Interview on What Would Have Been His 33rd Birthday
The release of the podcast interview was timed with a special date. It came out on June 29, which would have been Oliver Tree’s 33rd birthday. This added a layer of emotion for fans who were already mourning his loss.
Bobbi Althoff put a message at the start of the video. She explained that all the money made from the interview would be given to a cause Tree believed in. This cause is a grant for artists that Tree had set up in his will.
“I’m grateful to have had this conversation with Oliver. I’m sharing it with love and respect for his life, his art, and the unforgettable world he created.”
The interview covered a wide range of topics beyond just his travels. Althoff asked Tree about his love life during the chat. He shared that he had recently broken up with his girlfriend and did not want to talk about it. He quickly moved the conversation to other subjects. The podcast was one of the last long-form interviews he gave before his death.
What Oliver Tree Said About His Will and Money Before His Death
The interview with Bobbi Althoff was not the only time Tree talked about his own death. In another podcast appearance in April, he shared detailed plans about what would happen to his money. He appeared on The Zach Sang Show and made surprising statements.
Tree told host Zach Sang that he had already written a will. He said that his family would not get any of his money after he died. He explained that he did not believe the wealth from his career belonged to him. He planned to give all his money to other artists.
“I don’t believe that any of the wealth or things that get made from it is mine. My will is set up so that when I pass, my family, nobody is going to get a penny. All the money is going to go back to artists.”
He also made a spooky comment about the possibility of dying. He said it was not a joke and that he could die any moment. He added that he could have died on the way to the studio that day. This statement now seems like a sad prediction of what was to come.
His final wish is now becoming a reality. His family confirmed that they are setting up a charity in his name. It will be called Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses. The grant will support artists in music, film and performance art. This was something Tree had talked about while he was still alive.
The Oliver Tree interview with Bobbi Althoff gave fans a final chance to see the artist as he was. He mixed humor with honest thoughts about life’s risks. Even in his final interview, Oliver Tree stayed true to his adventurous and unique self.
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