Treat Williams, the star ofEverwoodandHair,has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident. He was 71.
“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 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.”
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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 to airlift him to a hospital in New York.
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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 Vermont State Police also put out a press release later on Monday, confirming Williams' identity and the details surrounding the crash. Police confirmed the investigation is in its early stages and team members will return to the location of the collision on Tuesday, June 13, to continue processing the scene.
Treat Williams on ‘Blue Bloods’.John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty
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Theactor’s longstanding career dates back to 1975, when he made his film debut in the thrillerDeadly Hero. From there, he began to take on more film roles, including 1976’sThe RitzandThe Eagle Has Landed.
In 1979, Williams' career reached a high point when he starred as George Berger in the filmHair, which was based on the Broadway musical. The role ultimatelyearned him his first Golden Globe nominationfor 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’sPrince of the City.
With more than 120 credits to his name, Williams' career extended over four decades with appearances in films like Steven Spielberg’s1941 and Heart of Dixie,and television shows likeBlue Bloods, The Late Shift, Chicago FireandChesapeake Shores.
Williams also appeared in several Hallmark projects likeThe Christmas House,Beyond the Blackboard,Safe HarborandChasing a Dream, as well as Netflix’sDolly Parton’s Christmas on the SquareandThe Noel Diary.
source: people.com
