TREAT Williams has passed away at the age of 71 in a motorcycle accident, and he made one last social media post.
Treat passed away due to a motorcycle accident at occurred on Monday at 5 p.m. on Route 30 in Dorset, Vermont.
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The fire chief in Dorset, Jacob Gribble, told People the accident involved Treat’s motorcycle and one other vehicle.
It’s believed that the car didn’t see Treat on his motorcycle as they were making a turn.
The actor was the only injured party, and he was airlifted to a New York hospital before he was pronounced deceased.
The Vermont fire departments in Manchester, East Dorset, and Rupert all responded to the scene.
Right before his shocking death, Treat shared a video on his Instagram.
The video was captioned “Hay day,” and it showed a tractor in the rural town of Dorset going through a field.
It was a beautiful day in Vermont, and the country wind can be heard in the background of the video.
SAYING GOODBYE
Fans have already flooded Treat’s social media pages with their condolences and kind messages for the late actor.
One said, “Still in shock…you were one of my favorite actors. Rest in peace! Sending prayers to his family and friends!”
Someone else commented, “I am in shock at the news of your passing. My heart is breaking for your family.”
“So long, Treat. You were a fantastic actor who lived up to his name,” added a third.
Another said, “You were home today doing what you love. Thank you for you. Prayers to family and friends.”
A fifth said, “Dude, this absolutely sucks but I’m so grateful to have gotten to meet you, your wife, and your kids at Van Nuys airport while my dad was teaching there.
“You were a stand-up guy. My condolences to your wife and kids and the rest of your family.”
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“5 hours ago you were sharing your beautiful home with us & now we have lost you. Sending love to your loved ones. Godspeed,” added a sixth.
‘DEVASTATED’
Treat’s family issued a statement to Deadline, which reads in part, “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…
“To all his fans, please know that Treat appreciated all of you and please continue to keep him in your hearts and prayers.”
Treat’s agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson, confirmed the news to People.
“He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off,” Barry told the outlet.
“I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.”
“He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s,” he continued.
“He was really proud of his performance this year. He’s been so happy with the work that I got him. He’s had a balanced career.”
Treat’s film career began in the mid-1970s when he made his debut in Deadly Hero.
In 1979, he landed the role of George Berger in Hair, based on the hit Broadway musical, and he earned his first Golden Globe nomination for the part.
Williams appeared in several Steven Spielberg films during his career, including 1941 and Heart of Dixie.
Later on, he joined the cast of Everwood on The WB in the role of Dr. Andrew “Andy” Brown.
He remained with the show for all four seasons and earned a SAG Award nomination.
His other television appearances included Blue Bloods, The Late Shift, and Chesapeake Shores.
Treat is survived by his wife and two children.
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