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Dennis Donovan

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Mon Jun 12, 2023, 10:10 PM Jun 2023

Treat Williams killed in Vermont motorcycle accident at 71 [View all]

https://people.com/treat-williams-dead-at-71-7511398



Treat Williams, Star of 'Everwood' and 'Hair,' Dead at 71 Following Motorcycle Accident
"He was the nicest guy. He was so talented," Treat Williams' agent, Barry McPherson, tells PEOPLE

By Ingrid Vasquez and JP Mangalindan
Updated on June 12, 2023 10:03PM EDT

Treat Williams, the star of Everwood and Hair, has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident. He was 71.

The actor's death was confirmed to PEOPLE on Monday evening by his agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson.

"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 the 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."



Cross gently, Treat

His last tweet, only a few hours ago.

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oh, so sad milestogo Jun 2023 #1
... Drum Jun 2023 #2
RIP! Yavin4 Jun 2023 #3
Very sad. Nevilledog Jun 2023 #4
: onecaliberal Jun 2023 #5
Rest in peace Treat tenderfoot Jun 2023 #6
Truly iconic Drum Jun 2023 #17
Thank you mountain grammy Jun 2023 #20
I had such a crush on him after this movie. TNNurse Jun 2023 #46
So sad. No parts too big or small. An actors actor... MustBeTheBooz Jun 2023 #7
D.B Cooper. roamer65 Jun 2023 #8
Raising Hand! ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #57
... Ruby Zee Jun 2023 #9
Where did the accident occur? Baitball Blogger Jun 2023 #10
Vermont montanacowboy Jun 2023 #12
Shit. Baitball Blogger Jun 2023 #14
FYI, I live in the general area and Route 30 has been under construction/repairs for weeks. Vinca Jun 2023 #47
We saw lights and it looked like a fire truck, Baitball Blogger Jun 2023 #48
RIP Mr. Willaims. Swede Jun 2023 #11
He was probably looking forward to Trump's arrest tomorrow & now won't get to see it :( liberal_mama Jun 2023 #34
... Ruby Zee Jun 2023 #13
RIP , , , , I always enjoyed his performances. Stinky The Clown Jun 2023 #15
RIP SunSeeker Jun 2023 #16
RIP Treat debm55 Jun 2023 #18
Damn! Talitha Jun 2023 #19
Oh No! Treat Williams was also recently Cha Jun 2023 #21
... Faux pas Jun 2023 #22
Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear this. yardwork Jun 2023 #23
Very sad news 😔 🕯️ Raine Jun 2023 #24
damn!!! CatWoman Jun 2023 #25
I was so into his character in "Hair". Berger. That is so sad. He was far too young. applegrove Jun 2023 #26
His face in the window of the bus on the way to the plane to fly to the war ... marble falls Jun 2023 #40
"I got million-dollar charm, cousin" TheProle Jun 2023 #44
People Magazine just posted a nice photo tribute FakeNoose Jun 2023 #27
Thanks for the link.... Spazito Jun 2023 #59
He was so lovely blogslug Jun 2023 #28
handsome guy Skittles Jun 2023 #29
Yes. Nobody else could have played Berger and done it so well. applegrove Jun 2023 #55
Aw man. :( Catherine Vincent Jun 2023 #30
What a shame. Very likable actor. marble falls Jun 2023 #31
Prince of the City bmichaelh Jun 2023 #32
A great film and he was great in it TexasBushwhacker Jun 2023 #56
Loved his many roles. hamsterjill Jun 2023 #33
I mainly remember him from Deep Rising. cstanleytech Jun 2023 #35
Same here. Jedi Guy Jun 2023 #36
Really liked canetoad Jun 2023 #37
Tragic loss. Rhiannon12866 Jun 2023 #38
So sad FemDemERA Jun 2023 #39
RIP area51 Jun 2023 #41
What a shame. Liberal In Texas Jun 2023 #42
Damn shame Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2023 #43
Well, I know what I will be watching in the next few days. OldBaldy1701E Jun 2023 #45
Wow BumRushDaShow Jun 2023 #49
He seemed nice. pwb Jun 2023 #50
... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #51
He owned his roles, whether big or small DFW Jun 2023 #52
RIP MustLoveBeagles Jun 2023 #53
Watched Rebl2 Jun 2023 #54
I have a very nice memory of Treat Williams Goodheart Jun 2023 #58
I'm really sorry to hear about this. phylny Jun 2023 #60
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