Treat Williams, the actor best known for his roles in ‘Everwood’ and ‘Hair,’ has died following a motorcycle accident.
Treat Williams, the actor best known for his roles in The WB drama Everwood and the movie musical Hair, has died following a motorcycle accident. He was 71.
The star’s death was confirmed by his manager of 15 years Barry McPherson, per People.
“He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off,” McPherson told the outlet. “I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.”
He continued, “He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of the Hollywood since the late 1970s. 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.”
According to a statement released by the Vermont State Police, the accident happened on Monday (June 12) around 5 p.m. local time near Dorset, Vermont. Investigators believe the 35-year-old driver of the car was turning and didn’t see Williams’ motorcycle. Following the crash, Williams — who was the only person hurt — was airlifted to a hospital in New York, where he was pronounced dead.
Williams first rose to fame playing George Berger in the 1979 musical Hair — for which he earned his first Golden Globe nomination — as well as Steven Spielberg’s comedy 1941, which debuted that same year.
