The Chicago Fire and Everwood star died aged 71
Several celebrities have taken to social media to pour their hearts out to Treat Williams after the actor passed away following a tragic motorcycle accident.
His agent Barry McPherson confirmed in a statement on Monday, June 13 that he had passed away following the incident at the age of 71.
John Travolta was one of the first to pay tribute to the late actor, recalling their experience on Broadway in the musicals Grease and Over Here.
“Treat Williams and I got our start together in NYC appearing in two Broadway shows, Grease and Over Here,” he wrote.
“I’m so sorry, Treat. My thoughts are with you and your family. You will be missed. Love, John.”
Catherine Zeta-Jones, who starred opposite Williams in 1996’s The Phantom, shared a still of theirs from the movie, simply writing: “R.I.P. Dearest Treat Williams.”
Kim Cattrall, who worked with the late star and dad-of-two on the 1999 TV movie 36 Hours to Die, shared an image of the pair on-screen and wrote: “I’m in shock!
“RIP Dear Treat. My condolences to Pam, Gille, Ellie and the family. A wonderful actor and friend.”
Sharon Stone included a screenshot of a news article reporting his death and wrote: “Sad news, rest in peace brother.”
Williams’ Everwood co-star Emily VanCamp posted a photo of the actor in his early days and wrote: “The many times we worked together – always wonderful and I was always excited for the next time. Sending all my love to your family Treat. Fly high my friend.”
Mark Hamill, who he worked with him on the Star Wars film The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as an uncredited storm base trooper, shared a photo of theirs from the set and wrote: “Just heard the awful news that the world has lost @Rtreatwilliams. Such a wonderful person… such a gifted actor… such a treasured friend. I’m gutted. #RIP_Pal.”
Mark Hamill and Treat Williams in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back© Twitter
James Woods, his co-star in the 1984 epic crime drama Once Upon a Time in America, shared a picture of the pair and said: “Treat and I spent months in Rome filming Once Upon a Time in America.
“It can be pretty lonely on the road during a long shoot, but his resilient good cheer and sense of humor was a Godsend. I really loved him and am devastated that he’s gone. #RIP #TreatWilliams”
Billy Baldwin shared a lengthy tribute to the star, inundating him with praise with the words “Smart. Talented. Funny. Charming. Successful. Handsome. Compassionate. Heart of gold.”
Citing his work as a passionate advocate for climate change and social justice, he concluded: “A terrible loss. You will be missed. Rest in power Treat.”
He had it all.
Smart.
Talented.
Funny.
Charming.
Successful.
Handsome.
Compassionate.
Heart of gold.
And that name… Treat Williams.He truly and deeply cared about what’s going on here in America and around the world. Climate change, social justice, freedom, truth, tolerance…… pic.twitter.com/7cKP4nETTz
— Billy Baldwin (@BillyBaldwin) June 13, 2023
