American actor Treat Williams died Monday at age 71 after being involved in a motorcycle accident near Dorset, Vermont.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved Treat Williams passed away tonight in Dorset after a motorbike accident,” his family said in a statement.
“We are all in shock. Treat was loved by his family. He was always the best for us, but also in his life and his work.
According to the authorities, the actor is the only victim of this accident which also involved a vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle reportedly did not see the motorcycle as it turned, fire chief Jacob Gribble told People magazine.
Treat Williams is known for having played the role of George Berger in the film adaptation of the musical “Hair” in 1979. He had been nominated for the “Golden Globe Awards” for his performance.
He also played in “1941” by Steven Spielberg or “Once Upon a Time in America” by Sergio Leone.
He is also known for his roles in the “Everwood”, “Blue Bloods”, “Chicago Fire” or “Chesapeake Shores” series.
He is survived by his wife Pam Van Sant and their two children Gill and Ellie.