THE Everwood and Hair star Treat Williams has died at the age of 71, his agent confirmed.
Here’s everything you need to know about Treat Williams following the death of the beloved actor.
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Who was Treat Williams?
Treat Williams was an actor, writer and aviator with more than 120 credits to his name.
He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on December 1, 1951, and was distantly related to circus showman PT Barnum and Declaration of Independence signatory Robert Treat Paine.
Williams studied at Kent School, a private boarding school in Connecticut, where he played football.
He went on to Franklin & Marshall College, a liberal arts school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
The actor made his movie debut in the 1975 thriller Deadly Hero.
Williams became a private pilot at the age of 21 after his high school football coach offered to train him in a Piper Super Club.
He later owned four Piper planes, which he used to visit family across the US.
The star was taught how to scuba dive in Martha’s Vineyard by treasure hunter Captain Martin Bayerle.
What movies and TV shows did Treat Williams star in?
Williams’ 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.
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 in his career, 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.
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His other television appearances included Blue Bloods, The Late Shift, and Chesapeake Shores.
Was Treat Williams married and did he have any children?
Treat Williams is survived by his wife Pam Van Sant and their two children.
His family said: “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.”
What was Treat Williams’ cause of death?
Treat Williams was killed in a motorcycle accident in Vermont on June 12 2023.
His agent Barry McPherson said: “He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right and a car cut him off.
“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 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.”
Williams had to be airlifted following the crash, which occurred at around 5pm.
Officials in Vermont believe that the driver of the vehicle involved didn’t see Williams on his motorcycle.
Vermont State Police said he suffered minor injuries, while Williams was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A spokesperson said: “The crash occurred at about 4.53pm Monday on Vermont Route 30 just north of Morse Hill Road when a southbound 2008 Honda Element attempted to turn left into a parking lot.
“Initial investigation indicates the Element stopped, signaled a left turn, and then turned into the path of a northbound 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle operated by Williams.”
“Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle.
“He suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead.”
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