American actor Treat Williams dies after bike crash
Treat Williams, the actor best known for his role in ‘Everwood’, died in a motorcycle crash at age 71.
His death was confirmed on Tuesday by his agent Barry McPherson.
Around 5:00 p.m. (2200 GMT) Monday, Williams was riding his motorcycle on a Vermont road when a car cut him off.
“He was killed this afternoon,” McPherson, his agent of 15 years, said. He was making a left or a right, and a car cut him off.
He added, “I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.”
Williams was lifted to a hospital by helicopter from Ticonderoga in New York but could not be saved.
From 2002 to 2006, Williams led the WB series ‘Everwood’ as the kindly Dr Andy Brown.
More recently, he was seen as Lenny Ross in ‘Blue Bloods’.
He gained acclaim at 28 in the movie version of ‘Hair’, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best New Star.
He went on to ‘Prince of the City’, ‘Smooth Talk’ opposite Laura Dern and ‘Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead’.
Williams racked up over 120 film and television credits over a four-decade career, still going strong.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Van Sant, and their two children, Gil and Elinor Williams.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Africa
ECOWAS climate action stalled by poor funding, political will: Parliament
The Parliament wants ECOWAS leaders to consider a regional climate resilience and human security fund.
NationWide
Navy holds route march to boost combat readiness
The exercise, conducted through Egweama communities in Brass, aimed to enhance physical endurance, promote healthy living, and maintain a physically fit force.
Sport
Nigeria’s Stallions beat Ghana, fall to Morocco in Africa rugby men’s sevens
The Stallions opened their campaign with a 26-5 victory over Ghana’s Black Eagles but suffered a 36-5 defeat to Morocco in their second match of the competition.
Heading 4
APC reviews structures, declares readiness for 2027
APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the review covered the party’s structures from the national, state, local government and ward levels to polling units.
Heading 1
Sultan, ex-Archbishop of Canterbury urge peaceful coexistence in Nigeria, beyond
“There is a need for a strong call on religious and faith communities to work towards checking all forms of hatred,” the Sultan said.
Abuja
Police arrest suspected ‘one chance’ robbers in Abuja
The FCT police command arrested three suspected members of a ‘one chance’ robbery gang in Abuja.
