Oliver Tree’s ex-girlfriend Melanie Martinez leads tributes to artist, dead at 32: “I’ll be here wondering what creative project you’re scheming up in heaven”

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    After news of the shock death of Oliver Tree emerged on Sunday (June 14), tributes have poured out from across the music industry.

    Melanie Martinez, who had previously dated the ‘Alone In A Crowd’ artist, shared a tribute on her Instagram story, and remembered him as a “true artist” with a “soft heart”.

    “Been an absolute wreck today,” she wrote. “It’s really hard to understand how someone who you once shared such a specific and formative time of your life with can all of a sudden be gone. He was so dedicated to his art which I admired and respected so deeply.

    “I think everyone who knew him will look back at those moments of laughter and joy he so easily sparked. His laugh was so contagious and warm. His ability to lead creatively and take action while also maintaining a sense of childlike wonder and awe was so inspiring. He had such a soft heart and was a true artist in every way.”

    She rounded off her message by writing: “Rest in peace Oliver. I know you’re making the angels giggle. I’ll be here wondering what stunt and creative project you’re scheming up in heaven. All my love.”

    Kid Cudi was also among those who paid tribute to Tree, taking to X to write: “Fuck man. Spoke to Oliver a few weeks ago. This is heartbreaking. A really amazing and beautiful human. This shit sucks bad. Sending all my prayers and love to the families dealing with losses. Oliver we love you, forever.”