“Everwood” and “Hair” star Treat Williams died Monday at 5 p.m. from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Route 30 on the Long Trail Auto near Dorset, Vermont. he was 71 years old.
Some sources say the famous actor was thrown from a 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle. press release Issued by the Vermont State Police. “He suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead,” police said. “I’m just shocked. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented,” said longtime Williams agent Barry McPherson, reportedly. people.
‘Everwood and Hare’ star Treat Williams has died in a motorcycle accident. He is 71 years old. The actor’s death was confirmed to PEOPLE Monday night by Barry McPherson, who has been his agent for 15 years. Read full text: https://t.co/Jm5ixI2jIO pic.twitter.com/PpKa1rkNSq
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A police report revealed the circumstances leading up to the fatal accident.
“Ryan M. Coss, 35, of Pownal, Vermont, drove south in his 2008 Honda Element and attempted to turn left into a parking lot. “After giving the signal, it veered into the path of a northbound 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle piloted by Williams,” police said.
“Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown off his bike.”
There was significant damage to the passenger side front end of the Honda Element. An investigation into the accident is ongoing and no charges have been filed against the Honda Element driver at this time.
“Members of the Vermont State Police Crash Recovery Team arrived at the scene Monday evening, and team members are expected to return to the crash site on Tuesday, June 13 to continue processing the scene,” the police said in a statement. rice field.
McPherson shared memories of clients and friends.
“He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been a central figure in Hollywood since the late 1970s,” McPherson told People magazine.
“He was really proud of his performance this year. He was so happy with the job that he commissioned me. He has had a well-rounded career.”
Actor Treat Williams dies in motorcycle accident at age 71 https://t.co/R9IFiXTCFh
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The actor made his film debut in the 1975 thriller Deadly Hero. His other film work includes the 1976 films ‘The Ritz’ and ‘Eagle Has Landed’.
Williams starred as George Berger in the 1979 film Hair, based on the Broadway musical. The role earned Williams a Golden Globe nomination for Best Newcomer. He was later nominated for another Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his role in 1981’s Prince of the City, according to People magazine.
Williams played the lead role of Dr. Andrew “Andy” Brown on WB’s Everwood since 2002. He starred in the series for all four seasons and was nominated for a 2002 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series. 2003-2004. (Related: Great-grandmother dies after being hit by motorcycle guarding Duchess of Edinburgh)
His 40-year career includes appearances in Steven Spielberg’s 1941 and The Heart of Dixie, TV shows Blue Bloods, Late Shift, Chicago Fire, Chesapeake Shores,” People magazine reports.
Funeral details have not yet been decided.
Williams is survived by his wife, actress Pam Van Sant, and two children, Gil and Ellie.
