Treat Williams, star of 'Everwood' and 'Hair,' dead at 71 due to motorcycle accident - Blu-ray Forum

Canada · 06-13-2023, 02:01 AM

"He was the nicest guy. He was so talented," Treat Williams' agent, Barry McPherson, tells People

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Treat Williams, the star of Everwood and Hair, has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident. He was 71.

The actor's death was confirmed to PEOPLE on Monday evening by his agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson.

"He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off," McPherson says. "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 the Hollywood since the late 1970s," McPherson continues. "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."
Though local authorities have not yet confirmed his identity, Jacob Gribble, the fire chief for Dorset, Vermont, tells PEOPLE the crash happened on Monday around 5 p.m. on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto near Dorset, Vermont.

Per Gribble, the incident involved a single car and Williams' motorcycle. Investigators believe the driver of the car was turning and didn’t see the motorcycle. Gribble says the motorcyclist was the only person hurt and a LifeNet helicopter was summoned from Ticonderoga, New York, to airlift him to a hospital.

The Manchester Fire Department responded and set up the landing zone for the helicopter. Other emergency services that responded included East Dorset Fire and Rupert Fire.

The actor's longstanding career dates back to 1975, when he made his film debut in the thriller Deadly Hero. From there, he began to take on more film roles, including 1976's The Ritz and The Eagle Has Landed.

In 1979, Williams' career reached a high point when he starred as George Berger in the film Hair, which was based on the Broadway musical. The role ultimately earned him his first Golden Globe nomination for New Star of the Year - Actor. He later earned another Golden Globe nom for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for his role in 1981's Prince of the City.

In 2002, he began portraying the leading role of Dr. Andrew "Andy" Brown on The WB's Everwood. He starred on the series for all four seasons, and even earned himself a SAG Award nomination for outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series in 2003-04.
With more than 120 credits to his name, Williams' career extended over four decades with appearances in films like Steven Spielberg's 1941 and Heart of Dixie, and television shows like Blue Bloods, The Late Shift and Chesapeake Shores.

Williams also appeared in several Hallmark projects like The Christmas House, Beyond the Blackboard, Safe Harbor and Chasing a Dream, as well as Netflix's Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square and The Noel Diary.

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Trekkie313 · 06-13-2023, 02:02 AM

Damn it no!

I followed him on Twitter.

Chedwiggen · 06-13-2023, 03:18 AM

So sad. RIP Treat.

drb999 · 06-13-2023, 04:17 AM

Aw, man. That’s sad. I always enjoyed his performances. RIP.

kngtmat · 06-13-2023, 04:42 AM

RIP. I liked watching the videos of him flying.

Socko · 06-13-2023, 05:06 AM

“I am Godzilla! You are Japan” - Treat Williams

Rest in Peace

jess1581 · 06-13-2023, 05:23 AM

Damnit....

RIP

Naiera · 06-13-2023, 11:38 AM

Definitely one of the best TV dads.

Especially considering how much of a beyotch his son was

Gizz · 06-13-2023, 12:35 PM

An underrated actor RIP.

Winslow Leach · 06-13-2023, 12:53 PM

Rip

punisher · 06-13-2023, 01:50 PM

very sad news...

Gretiem · 06-13-2023, 02:16 PM

RIP .. very sad

BudBaxter · 06-13-2023, 05:06 PM

Great actor & someone who always managed to elevate the material in pretty much every role he played. He just had that 'presence' about him. Despite working pretty consistently for nearly 50 years, it amazes me that he never became a bigger star.

I shall be doing a double bill of The Phantom & Deep Rising tonight. Perhaps not his greatest works, but definitely a couple of his most fun.

R.I.P.

Number 6 · 06-13-2023, 06:14 PM

R.I.P. Treat

earthwormjim · 06-13-2023, 07:31 PM

Now What?
RIP Treat

JDub1 · 06-13-2023, 10:13 PM

he was a good actor, I liked him.

Starman22 · 06-13-2023, 11:34 PM

It's all over Facebook newsfeed last night and so shocked!

RIP Treat Williams

wnicholas76 · 06-15-2023, 01:23 AM

It's been only one day, and I'm still pretty gutted over his passing.

Loved him in Deep Rising, Dead Heat, Once Upon a Time in America, Hair, Prince of the City, and The Eagle Has Landed, to name a few.

RIP Treat Williams (1951-2023)

The Apocalypse · 06-15-2023, 05:35 PM

Damn it. Everwood was one of those shows I grew up with and loved watching, that and all the other stuff he starred in.

earthwormjim · 06-18-2023, 12:34 PM

06-13-2023, 02:02 AM	#2
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	Damn it no! I followed him on Twitter.

06-13-2023, 03:18 AM	#3
Chedwiggen Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:94	So sad. RIP Treat.

06-13-2023, 04:17 AM	#4
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:706 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:75 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	Aw, man. That’s sad. I always enjoyed his performances. RIP.

06-13-2023, 04:42 AM	#5
kngtmat Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Auburndale Fl 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:332 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:26 iTunes collection:1	RIP. I liked watching the videos of him flying.

06-13-2023, 05:06 AM	#6
Socko Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Netherlands Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:314 Blu-ray collection:1016 DVD collection:46 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:10	“I am Godzilla! You are Japan” - Treat Williams Rest in Peace

06-13-2023, 05:23 AM	#7
jess1581 Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2016 Location:Fairhaven, Massachusetts 4K collection:550 Blu-ray collection:2332 Blu-ray reviews: 73	Damnit.... RIP

06-13-2023, 11:38 AM	#8
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	Definitely one of the best TV dads. Especially considering how much of a beyotch his son was

06-13-2023, 12:35 PM	#9
Gizz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:1828 DVD collection:808 Digital collection:10 iTunes collection:340 Prime collection:151	An underrated actor RIP.

06-13-2023, 12:53 PM	#10
Winslow Leach Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2020 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:255 DVD collection:312	Rip

06-13-2023, 01:50 PM	#11
punisher Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2010 Location:MSG CHASE BRIDGE Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:222	very sad news...

06-13-2023, 02:16 PM	#12
Gretiem Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2018 Location:somewhere Trading Score:37	RIP .. very sad

06-13-2023, 05:06 PM	#13
BudBaxter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016	Great actor & someone who always managed to elevate the material in pretty much every role he played. He just had that 'presence' about him. Despite working pretty consistently for nearly 50 years, it amazes me that he never became a bigger star. I shall be doing a double bill of The Phantom & Deep Rising tonight. Perhaps not his greatest works, but definitely a couple of his most fun. R.I.P.

06-13-2023, 06:14 PM	#14
Number 6 Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2013 Location:In the Village. 4K collection:212 Blu-ray collection:909	R.I.P. Treat

06-13-2023, 07:31 PM	#15
earthwormjim Active Member Member since:Jan 2020	Now What? RIP Treat

06-13-2023, 10:13 PM	#16
JDub1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Iowa, The Hawkeye State Blu-ray reviews:65	he was a good actor, I liked him.

06-13-2023, 11:34 PM	#17
Starman22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Texas 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:11	It's all over Facebook newsfeed last night and so shocked! RIP Treat Williams

06-15-2023, 01:23 AM	#18
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	It's been only one day, and I'm still pretty gutted over his passing. Loved him in Deep Rising, Dead Heat, Once Upon a Time in America, Hair, Prince of the City, and The Eagle Has Landed, to name a few. RIP Treat Williams (1951-2023)

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