Oliver Tree Discusses His ‘High-Risk’ Lifestyle in One of His Final Interviews: ‘No Day Is Promised’

Fans have been granted a final, poignant look into the mind of Oliver Tree. Before his tragic passing in a helicopter collision earlier this month, the singer-songwriter filmed a guest appearance on Bobbi Althoff’s Really Good Podcast, which was officially released this past Monday.

In the episode, a characteristically eccentric Tree—sporting an Elmo costume and vibrant face paint—engaged in a wide-ranging conversation that touched upon his penchant for living life on the edge. While the artist was known for blurring the lines between reality and performance art, his reflections on his “high-risk” lifestyle now carry a haunting, prophetic weight.

“My parents would always worry about my constant traveling,” he shared during the interview. “But I’d tell them, ‘Look, none of us are promised tomorrow.’ There is no such thing as a guaranteed future. You know how intensely I live my life? I’ve spent the last couple of years living in remote huts in Africa and mud houses in Iraq. I don’t take a single day for granted.”

Tree, 32, lost his life on June 14 alongside two pilots and three passengers when two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro. He was abroad for his global tour supporting his April album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, having delivered his final live performance in São Paulo on June 6.

Following his death, details have emerged regarding his estate’s commitment to his vision: the launch of “Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant for Baby Geniuses.” This initiative, which he discussed during an appearance on the Zach Sang Show in April, aims to provide financial support for emerging artists. “I don’t claim ownership over the success I’ve found,” Tree explained at the time. “My will ensures that when I’m gone, my family won’t inherit my wealth. Instead, every penny will be funneled back into supporting the creative community.”

In a note accompanying the podcast release, Althoff confirmed that all proceeds generated by the episode will be donated to Tree’s grant fund. “I am deeply grateful for the time I spent with Oliver,” she wrote. “This conversation is shared with the utmost respect for his life, his unique artistry, and the incredible world he built.”

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