The actor Address Williams tragically lost his life in a severe motorcycle accident, prompting numerous celebrities to convey their sympathies to his family via social media.
On Monday, June 13, his agent Barry McPherson confirmed that the 71-year-old had passed away due to the incident.
John Travolta was among the first to honor the late actor, reminiscing about their time together in the Broadway productions of Grease and Over Here.
Treat Williams and I began our journey together in New York City, performing in two Broadway productions, Grease and A Chorus Line,” he states. “Treat, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
Your absence will be deeply felt. With love, John.” Williams starred alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in the 1996 film The Phantom, and Zeta-Jones shared a still from the movie with the simple caption, “Rest in Peace, Dearest Treat Williams.”
I am deeply shocked! tweeted Kim Cattrall, who starred alongside the late actor and father of two in the 1999 television film 36 Hrs to Die.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Pam, Gille, Ellie, and the entire family. He was a wonderful friend and an exceptional actor.
Emily VanCamp, the actress who portrayed Williams’ co-star in the film Everwood, posted a youthful photograph of the actor and remarked, ‘The many occasions we collaborated were truly remarkable, and I always looked forward to our next encounter. I am sending all my love to your family, Treat. Rest well, my friend.’
Treat and I spent several months filming Once Upon a Time in America in Rome,” reminisced his co-star James Woods, who shared the screen with him in the 1984 epic crime drama.
“A lengthy shoot can lead to profound loneliness while traveling, but his unwavering good humor and sense of fun were a true blessing. He was someone I genuinely admired, and I am heartbroken by his passing. #TreatWilliams, Rest in Peace.”
Billy Baldwin penned a heartfelt tribute to the star, praising his intelligence, talent, humor, charm, success, attractiveness, and kindness. “He had a heart of gold.” He further remarked: “This is a tremendous loss. He was a passionate advocate for social justice.
