‘Everwood’ Star Treat Williams, 71, Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Treat Williams, known for roles on the TV series “Everwood” and in the movie musical “Hair,” died Monday following a motorcycle accident in Dorset, Vermont. He was 71.

According to the Vermont State Police, “The crash occurred at about 4:53 p.m. Monday… when a southbound 2008 Honda Element… attempted to turn left into a parking lot. Initial investigation indicates the Element stopped, signaled a left turn, and then turned into the path of a northbound 1986 Honda VT700c motorcycle operated by Williams. Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle. He suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead.”

The other driver “was checked by medical personnel at the scene for minor injuries and was not transported to a hospital.”

The crash is now under investigation.

Williams' agent Barry McPherson told People magazine, "I'm just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented."

McPherson added, "He was an actor's actor. Filmmakers loved him. He's been the heart of the Hollywood since the late 1970s."

Born December 1, 1951, in Rowayton, Connecticut, Williams made his film debut in "Deadly Hero" (1975). In 1976, he played an undercover cop with a high-pitched voice in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical "The Ritz." His work in the film adaptation of the musical "Hair" (1979) earned him his first of three Golden Globe nominations.

Among his many films: "1941" (1979) for director Steven Spielberg, "Prince of the City" (1981; second Golden Globe nomination), "The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper" (1981), "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984), the acclaimed indie "Smooth Talk" (1985) opposite Laura Dern, "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead" (1995), "Critical Mass" (2000), "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous" (2005), "Drunk Parents" (2019), and "Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square" (2020).

Williams was a favorite on “Everwood” (2002-2006) as lead character Dr. Andrew "Andy" Brown, and his other TV work included both his Golden Globe-nominated performance in "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1984) and his Emmy-nominated turn in "The Late Shift" (1996).

He had recently won many new fans via his work in Hallmark TV movies.

Williams is survived by his wife Pam Van Sant and their children Gille and Ellie.