India, June 19 -- Singer Oliver Tree passed away tragically after a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, June 14. But thanks to some conspiracy theorists, many of his fans believe that he faked his own death.

Oliver Tree was on a helicopter with four others, including the pilot, when it collided with another helicopter in the Brazilian capital and crashed in an EV parking lot. It led to the deaths of six people, including the lone pilot on the other helicopter. The news of his death was first reported by CNN Brasil.

But as the tragic news settled in among fans of the deceased alt-rock artist, the theory that he faked his death gained ground. It was partly because of the late singer's eccentric personality. Tree pre...