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Remembering musician Oliver Tree, who died this month at age 32

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Michael Radcliffe

Published June 27, 2026 at 7:40 AM EDT

Musician Oliver Tree died this month at the age of 32. NPR's Scott Simon spoke with Tree in 2023 for his album "Alone in a Crowd" about seeking self-love after viral fame.

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