The world of the seventh art is in mourning. And for good reason, Monday June 12, 2023, American actor Treat Williams died at the age of 71 following a motorcycle accident. Terrible news announced by our colleagues from People who had confirmation of the actor’s death from his agent, Barry McPherson, who wanted to speak.
“He was killed this afternoon. He turned left or right [et] a car cut him off”, he explained to the magazine. And to add: “I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He had so much talent. He was an incredible actor. The filmmakers loved him. He had been in the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s. He was really proud of his performance this year. He is so happy with the work he had done. He had a balanced career. said his agent.
Jacob Gribble, the fire chief who took charge of the accident which took place in Vermont, said that the motorcycle accident had occurred around 5 p.m. and involved a single car as well as the motorcycle. by Treat Williams. According to the first elements of the investigation, the accident would have taken place while the car was swerving on one side of the road without having seen that the motorcyclist was there.
Transported by helicopter to the nearest hospital, Treat William is the only person to have been injured during this accident which cost him his life.
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A career littered with success
During his career, Treat Williams has multiplied film roles with Deadly Hero, The Ritz or The eagle has flown away… But that’s the movie Hate (1979) which earned him his first Golden Globe nomination.
Talented actor, the latter was also on the bill of The Prince of New York, Once Upon a Time in America, Tales from the Crypt, Last Hours in Denver, Close Enemies Or As deep as the ocean… In total, Treat Williams leaves behind more than 120 films and series, but also a wife, actress Pam Van Sant, and two children Gill and Ellie.
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