DISAPPEARANCE: His family announced his death on Monday following a motorcycle accident.
Him on his lawn mower, mowing his lawn. This is the last photo of Treat Williams posted on social media. The American actor, known for his roles in the film Hair or the Everwood series, was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle around 5 p.m. on Monday, according to firefighters interviewed by People. His family announced his passing to Variety magazine via a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved Treat Williams passed away this evening in Dorset, Vermont following a motor vehicle accident. deadly motorcycle. »
“As you can imagine, we are shocked and in deep mourning at this time. Treat was full of love for his family, for his life, and for his craft, and he was truly at the top of his game in all of this (…) Know that Treat was deeply loved and respected by his family and all those around him. have known. We are devastated and ask that you respect our privacy as we grieve. To all of his fans, please know that Treat appreciated you all and continue to hold him in your hearts and prayers,” the statement added.
50 years of career
Several American stars reacted to this announcement with emotion, like Billy Baldwin, an American actor, director and producer. “He really and deeply cared about what was happening here in America and around the world. Climate change, social justice, freedom, truth, tolerance… love,” Alec Baldwin’s brother posted.
Treat Williams boasted a career spanning 50 years. In the 80s and 90s, viewers were able to see him in many films such as The Prince of New York (1981), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Men in the Shadows (1996), A Scream in the ocean (1998) or 127 Hours (2011).
