Treat Williams, a famous actor who appeared in the movies “Everwood,” “Prince of the City,” and “Hair,” has passed away. He was 71.
Williams’ agent, Barry McPherson, verified the tragic news and informed People that Williams passed away in a motorbike accident.
He died this afternoon, I understand. According to McPherson, a car unexpectedly cut him off as he was making a left or right turn.
I’ve been devastated. He was a really giving man. He had such skill.
Williams has been a cornerstone of the entertainment industry for more than 40 years, according to the statement, which calls his work “distinguished.” The film industry admired him. Since the late 1970s, he has been the center of attention in Hollywood, according to McPherson. He felt a great deal of pride in his work this year.
Williams reportedly rose to fame as a result of his performance in the 1975 movie “Deadly Hero.” He worked on several TV and movie projects before he passed away, including “The Late Shift,” for which he received an Emmy nomination, and “A Streetcar Named Desire,” for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.
Just a few hours before his murder was discovered, Treat Williams posted on Twitter about his plans to mow his land and a video of someone operating a tractor.
After hearing the news of his death, many voiced their shock and dismay at how abruptly he seemed to have vanished. Two hours later, everything has changed. There is no real way to forecast the time of day. RIP,” one of your fans wrote. Today’s tweet spoke about capturing the scent of freshly cut grass in a bottle.Indeed, a life well lived, someone else said.
Williams has regularly underlined how much he loves the Vermont countryside in addition to the performing arts. The late actor said to Southern Living in 2020 that he loved to spend his days with his family maintaining his 200-year-old home. “I wish I could thank someone for this because this is a great life,” he said as he sat on the tractor.
Williams’ wife Pam Van Sant, their two children Gill and Elinor Williams, as well as Williams himself, are left behind. “Treat was full of love for his family, for his life, and for his craft, and was truly at the top of his game in all of it,” the family said in a statement sent to Deadline. Even though this is so painful, please understand that Treat was tremendously loved and respected by his family and everyone he knew.