Star of ‘Everwood’ and ‘Hair’, Treat Williams, dies at age 71 after a motorbike accident

Everwood and Hair actor Treat Williams passed away following a motorbike accident. He was 71.

Barry McPherson, the actor’s 15-year agent, informed PEOPLE on Monday evening that the actor had passed away.

Star of ‘Everwood’ and ‘Hair’, Treat Williams after a motorbike accident

His death occurred this afternoon. He was turning left or right when a car cut him off, according to McPherson. “I’m absolutely inconsolable. He was a very kind person. He had such skill.

He was a performer’s performer. He was adored by filmmakers. Since the late 1970s, he has been the centre of Hollywood, says McPherson. He had a great deal of pride in his work this year. He is overjoyed with the work I got him. His career has been well-balanced.

The collision took place on Monday at 5 p.m. on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto close to Dorset, Vermont, according to Jacob Gribble, the fire chief for Dorset, Vermont.

Williams’ motorbike and one vehicle were involved in the collision, according to Gribble. Investigators think the car’s driver was turning and failed to notice the motorbike. According to Gribble, the rider was the lone casualty and was airlifted to a hospital in New York by a LifeNet chopper.

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In response, the Manchester Fire Department organised the helicopter’s landing area. East Dorset Fire and Rupert Fire were among the additional emergency agencies that responded.

Later on Monday, the Vermont State Police issued a press release verifying Treat Williams‘ name and outlining the specifics of the collision. The investigation is still in its early stages, according to police, and on Tuesday, June 13, team members will go back to the incident site to finish cleaning up the scene.

The actor’s illustrious career began in 1975 when he appeared in the suspense thriller Deadly Hero for the first time. Following that, he started to play bigger parts in films, such as 1976’s The Ritz and The Eagle Has Landed.

Williams’ career peaked in 1979 when he played George Berger in the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical Hair. He ultimately received a Golden Globe nomination for actor – new star of the year for the performance in that role. Later, he received a second Golden Globe nomination for his performance in 1981’s Prince of the City for best actor in a drama film.

He started playing the title role of Dr. Andrew “Andy” Brown on The WB’s Everwood in 2002. He played the lead role on the show for all four seasons, and in 2003–2004, he was nominated for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series.

Williams’ career spanned four decades and more than 120 credits, including roles in shows like Blue Bloods, The Late Shift, Chicago Fire, and Chesapeake Shores as well as films like 1941 and Heart of Dixie by Steven Spielberg.

Along with her roles on Netflix’s Dolly Parton’s Christmas in the Square and The Noel Diary, Williams also starred in other Hallmark films, including The Christmas House, Beyond the Blackboard, Safe Harbour, and Chasing a Dream.