Treat Williams died on 13 June after a motorcycle accident in Vermont. He was 71. According to a statement from the Vermont State Police, Williams was riding a 1986 Honda motorcycle when he was fatally hit by someone making a left turn. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Williams's agent Barry McPherson told People, "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."
Williams first broke out as an actor in 1979 when he appeared in "Hair" and Steven Spielberg's "1941." His long film career included roles in movies like "Prince of the City," "Once Upon a Time in America," "Mulholland Falls," and "The Phantom." Williams also appeared as Danny Zuko in the original Broadway production of "Grease" in 1972. On TV, he was best known for his role as Dr. Andy Brown on the WB series "Everwood." More recently, he appeared in episodes of "Chesapeake Shores," "Blue Bloods," "We Own This City," "Chicago Fire," and "White Collar."
Williams is survived by his wife Pam Van Sant and his kids Gill and Ellie.