Treat Williams actor attends the world premiere of Second Act in New York on December 12, 2018.
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Treat Williams actor attends the world premiere of Second Act in New York on December 12, 2018.
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DORSET, Vt. — Actor Treat Williams, whose nearly 50-year career includes lead roles in long-running television series common wood and the movie Hair, died Monday after a motorcycle crash in Vermont, state police said. He was 71.
Just before 5 p.m., a Honda SUV was turning left into a parking lot when it collided with Williams’ motorcycle in the town of Dorset, police said. declare from the Vermont State Police.
“Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle. He was critically injured and airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead, ” according to the statement.
Williams was wearing a helmet, police said.
The driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries and was not hospitalized. He signaled the turn and was not immediately detained although the crash investigation continues, police said.
Williams, whose full name is Richard Treat Williams, lives in Manchester Center in southern Vermont, police said.
His agent, Barry McPherson, also confirmed the actor’s death.
McPherson told People magazine: “I’m very disappointed. He’s the best. He’s so talented.”
“He’s an actor’s actor,” McPherson said. “The filmmakers love him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s.”
Connecticut-born Williams made his film debut in 1975 as a police officer in the film deadly hero and went on to appear in more than 120 television and film roles, including films The eagle has landed, Prince of the city And Once upon a time in America.
He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for playing hippie frontman George Berger in the 1979 film version of the hit musical. Hair.
US actors, from left, Don Dacus, Annie Golden, Treat Williams, Beverly d’Angelo, directors Milos Forman and Cheryl Barnes arrive for the film’s premiere Hair during the 32nd Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on 10 May 1979.
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US actors, from left, Don Dacus, Annie Golden, Treat Williams, Beverly d’Angelo, directors Milos Forman and Cheryl Barnes arrive for the film’s premiere Hair during the 32nd Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on 10 May 1979.
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He appeared in dozens of television shows but is perhaps best known for his starring role from 2002 to 2006 in the film. common wood Andrew Brown, a widowed brain surgeon from Manhattan who moves with her two children to the Colorado mountain town of the same name.
Williams also had a recurring role as Lenny Ross on the TV show Blue Blood.
Williams’ stage appearances include Broadway shows, including Grease And Pirates of Penzance.
Colleagues and friends praised Williams as kind, generous and creative.
“Treat and I spent many months in Rome filming Once upon a time in America,” actor James Woods tweeted. “It can be quite lonely on the road during a lengthy shoot, but his unyielding joviality and sense of humor are a godsend. I really loved him and was devastated that he was gone.”
“Working with Treat Williams at Mamet’s Increase plowing speed at Williamstown ’91 is the beginning of a great friendship,” tweeted writer, director and producer Justine Williams. Treatment, you are the best. Love you.”
“Treat Williams is passionate, adventurous and creative,” wrote actor Wendell Pierce on Twitter. “In a short amount of time, he quickly befriended me and his adventurous spirit was contagious. We only worked on 1 movie together but sometimes connected for years. . Kind and generous with advice and support. RIP.”
