Treat Williams Dead at 71: Mark Hamill, Gregory Smith and More Pay Tribute
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Many celebrity friends and costars are paying tribute to Treat Williams.
The actor died in a motorcycle accident yesterday, June 12, at the age of 71, and many famous friends of the actor quickly shared their condolences, including his Everwood costars, who he starred alongside for four seasons.
The series, which aired from 2002 to 2006, followed Williams, who played widowed brain surgeon Dr. Andy Brown after he moved from the Big Apple to the small town of Everwood, Colorado with his two children.
Gregory Smith, who played Williams' son, Ephram, told PEOPLE, “This news is devastating. Treat was a wonderful man and a brilliant actor. Above all, he loved his family so much.”
He continued: “I’m very grateful for the time I got to spend as part of his extended TV family. He made an indelible impression on me during my most formative years. I will always cherish my time with Treat and think fondly of his stories, his laugh and his passion for adventure."
“I’m sending love to his family, Pam, Gil and Elinor. He will be deeply missed," he concluded.
Emily VanCamp, who portrayed Amy Abbott on Everwood, took to Instagram to share her condolences and recalled working with the late actor.
"💔 The many times we worked together- always wonderful and I was always excited for the next time," she wrote, adding, "Sending all my love to your family Treat. Fly high my friend ✨"
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Scott Wolf, who played Dr. Jake Hartman on the hit drama series took to his Instagram story to pay his respects, writing, “I love him and his beautiful family. Broken-hearted,” alongside a photo of the actor posted by the Hallmark Channel Instagram page.
Williams' Star Wars costar, Mark Hamill, also paid tribute to the actor, writing, "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."
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 💔 pic.twitter.com/YZ7x3M4dF7
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) June 13, 2023
"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," James Woods wrote.
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 pic.twitter.com/2FTBNJJ6lW
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) June 13, 2023
See all the other tributes pouring in:
A National Treasure @Rtreatwilliams pic.twitter.com/JRwQSHZc0x
— Randy Flagler (@randyflagler) June 13, 2023
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Terribly sad to hear #TreatWilliams died today , on the road. Treat was about the nicest , most likeable guy you could imagine. How awful this is . pic.twitter.com/J2FJDzZ1Sa
— Sam Neill (@TwoPaddocks) June 13, 2023
I'm really sorry to hear about Treat Williams' passing. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family during this tough time. I hope they can find comfort and strength in the memories they hold dear and the love they shared.
— Trevor Donovan (@TrevDon) June 13, 2023
He is survived by his wife, actress Pam Van Sant, and their two children, Gill, 31, and Elinor, 25.
