Hollywood heavy-hitters are paying tribute to Everwood actor Treat Williams after his death aged 71.
Williams’ associates, former co-stars and business colleagues have shared their condolences on-line for the star, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Monday.
Gregory Smith, who performed Williams’ son on the hit present Everwood from 2002 till 2006, advised People he was devastated to hear the information.
“This news is devastating. Treat was a wonderful man and a brilliant actor. Above all, he loved his family so much,” Smith, 39, mentioned in a press release.
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“I’m very grateful for the time I got to spend as part of his extended TV family. He made an indelible impression on me during my most formative years. I will always cherish my time with Treat and think fondly of his stories, his laugh and his passion for adventure. I’m sending love to his family, Pam, Gil and Elinor. He will be deeply missed.”
Sex and the City actress Kim Cattrall, who starred alongside Williams in the 1999 movie 36 Hours to Die, shared a screenshot from their film with some heartfelt phrases.
“I’m in shock! RIP Dear Treat. My condolences to Pam, Gilles, Ellie and the family. A wonderful actor and friend,” she wrote.
Family Ties star Justine Bateman additionally took to Twitter with a message of condolence. The two met on set in 1991.
“Working with Treat Williams in Mamet’s “Speed the Plow” at Williamstown in ’91 was the start of great friendship. Damn it, damn it,” Bateman wrote.
Billy Baldwin mourned the loss with his personal tweet, sharing a photograph of the late actor.
“He had it all. Smart. Talented. Funny. Charming. Successful. Handsome. Compassionate. Heart of gold. And that name… Treat Williams,” Baldwin wrote.
“He truly and deeply cared about what’s going on here in America and around the world. Climate change, social justice, freedom, truth, tolerance.”
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Meanwhile, actor James Woods wrote about his reminiscences of Williams with a equally heartbroken message on Twitter.
“Treat and I spent months in Rome filming Once Upon a Time in America. It can be pretty lonely on the road during a long shoot, but his resilient good cheer and sense of humour was a Godsend,” Woods mentioned. “I really loved him and am devastated that he’s gone. #RIP”
Mean Girls actor Jonathan Bennett, who performed alongside Williams in a number of Hallmark Christmas movies, shared a press release with People following his co-star’s death.
“Working with and being around Treat was such a special thing that I can’t explain. It was like lightning in a bottle,” Bennett mentioned. “All he ever wanted to do was make you laugh and entertain you. He was the definition of a showman and brought so much joy to all of us by doing what he loved doing. He is who I looked up to as an actor and a human. My heart is so heavy right now.”
Williams’ agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson, confirmed information of his death on Monday night.
“He was killed this afternoon,” McPherson advised People. “He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off.”
“I’m just devastated,” the agent continued. “He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.”
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“He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of the Hollywood since the late 1970s,” McPherson added. “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.”
Despite native authorities not but confirming his identification, Jacob Gribble, the hearth chief for Dorset, (*71*), advised the outlet that the crash occurred on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto close to Dorset, (*71*).
Gribble additionally famous that the incident concerned a single automobile and Williams’ motorcycle, with investigators underneath the impression that the driving force of the automobile was turning and did not see the bike.
After the incident, the motorcyclist was the one individual harm and was airlifted to hospital.
Despite kicking off his profession in the ’70s, starring in movies such Deadly Hero, The Ritz and The Eagle Has Landed, the star continued appearing nicely into his more moderen years.
The veteran actor was well-known for his function in teen drama collection Everwood which premiered in 2002.
The actor is survived by his spouse, actress Pam Van Sant, and their two kids, Gille and Ellie.
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