DORSET, VERMONT: Treat Williams, who was well known for his starring role in the 1979 musical film Hair, has died at the age of 71 after getting involved in a motorcycle accident. The actor's death was confirmed on Monday, June 12, by his agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson. The fatal crash took place around 5 pm on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto near Dorset, Vermont, said the fire chief, Jacob Gribble.
"He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off," McPherson said, according to People Magazine. He added, "I'm just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented." "He was an actor's actor. Filmmakers loved him. He's been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s," McPherson continued. He further added, "He was really proud of his performance this year. He's been so happy with the work that I got him. He's had a balanced career."
What was Treat Williams' net worth?
The late actor is best remembered for his role as Critical Bill in the movie 'Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead'. Prior to his tragic death, the actor who appeared in dozens of films and television shows, had an estimated net worth of $8 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Moreover, Williams' primary residence was a large mansion in Park City, Utah for the last few decades. Today, the mansion is worth at least $6 million.
Besides film and television, Treat Williams also earned through his writings. He penned a book for children titled 'Air Show', where his main target audience was children aged between three and seven years. He has also worked as the Director and has won two awards for his directorial skills in the movie 'Texan'. His career included many stage performances as well. Moreover, Williams received the Drama League Award for his two Broadway productions.
Treat Williams was a certified pilot
In 1969 Williams got the opportunity to learn how to fly a Piper Super Cub from his high school football coach who was a flight instructor. He was only 21 when he became a private pilot and was an FAA instrument-rated commercial pilot, who had privileges in single-engine airplanes, multi-engine airplanes, and rotorcraft helicopters. Williams was also a certified flight instructor who owned several planes, such as a Piper Cherokee 180 and a Piper Navajo Chieftain.
Treat Williams' awards and nominations list
Williams received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special for 'The Late Shift' in 1996. He earned three Golden Globe nominations, New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Male for 'Hair'(1980), Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for 'Prince of the City' (1982), and Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (1985). 'Everwood' earned him two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (2003 and 2004), a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice TV Parental Units (2005), and a Satellite Award nomination for Best Actor in a Series, Drama (2005).
Williams also received a Satellite Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for 'The Late Shift' (1997). Additionally, in 1986, he earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead for 'Smooth Talk' and was nominated for a CableACE Award for Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for 'J Edgar Hoover' a couple of years later in 1988. Further, 'Texan' received a Best Short Film nomination at the 1994 Chicago International Film Festival, and in 2003, Treat earned a DVD Exclusive Award nomination for Best Actor for 'Gale Force'.
