Beloved Hollywood Icon Passes Away At 71

The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of actor Treat Williams, who passed away at the age of 71 in a tragic motorcycle accident. Williams began his career on stage and made his feature film debut in the 1975 neo-noir thriller Deadly Hero. However, it was his breakout role in the 1979 movie Hair that launched his successful career in film and TV, earning him a Golden Globe Award nomination. The actor's passing was confirmed by his agent Barry McPherson, and his family has requested privacy as they cope with their grief.

The passing of Treat Williams has left his family and loved ones in a state of shock and deep mourning. The actor, who was known for his love for his family, his craft, and for life itself, was at the pinnacle of his career. In a statement, Williams' family expressed their devastation over the loss and requested privacy as they come to terms with their grief. His fans were also acknowledged, with a plea to keep the late actor in their hearts and prayers.

Treat Williams Tribute: An Actor's Actor

Throughout his successful acting career, Williams appeared in numerous TV shows and films, such as the now cancelled Everwood and the police procedural Blue Bloods, where he played the recurring character Lenny Ross. However, it was his unforgettable portrayal of Dr. Andrew 'Andy' Brown in Everwood that earned him a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Best Actor in the Drama category. In addition, Williams starred in the neo-noir crime movie, Prince of the City, in 1981, where he played NYPD's detective Daniel Ciello and received immense praise for his performance, which led to another Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama. Williams' filmography also includes several other notable works, such as Flashpoint, Smooth Talk, 127 Hours, and 12 Mighty Orphans, which was his final movie appearance. He also had a successful career in television, with recurring roles in Chicago Fire and leading roles in Heartland, Against the Wall, and Chesapeake Shores.

Williams has received an outpouring of tributes from his agent, who praised him as "an actor's actor," as well as numerous actors and former co-stars, such as Kim Cattrall, William Baldwin, Mark Hamill, and James Woods, who shared the screen with Williams in Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America. With nearly 50 years in the industry and a well-respected reputation, Williams' passing leaves a void in the acting community, and though it is uncertain whether he had any upcoming projects, he will undoubtedly be remembered fondly.