Treat Williams, who is popular for his notable performances in movies such as Hair, 1941, and Everwood, recently met with a fatal accident while riding his motorcycle. The late actor was thrown off his motorbike in Vermont when an SUV, making a left turn, collided with him, which resulted in his death.
Treat’s longtime agent and friend, Barry McPherson, confirmed the sad news of his death to PEOPLE. “He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off. I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented,” he shared. “He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970. 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.”
Treat Williams’s daughter, Ellie, pays tribute to her late dad on Father’s Day
Ellie William is currently grieving the loss of her father, expressing her deep sorrow and mourning during this difficult time. In commemoration of Father’s Day 2023, she took to Instagram to fondly reminisce on her cherished moments with the late actor, who tragically passed away on June 12. “I love you, Dad,” she wrote in the caption alongside a throwback picture of her father smiling while holding her as a baby. “I miss you.”
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In another Instagram story, the 24-year-old shared a more recent photo of her father. “I took this picture of my pops when I was in college,” she wrote. “He’s so handsome.”
The actor and his daughter had a very close bond
Ellie and her late dad shared a strong connection—this is evident through their frequent posts showcasing their affection on their individual social media accounts. Back in April, the 24-year-old delighted her Instagram followers with a photo of how she spent a special day with her father.
“Daddio and I went to the Wizarding World,” Ellie wrote in the caption to which Williams responded by saying, “We had such a good time! ❤️”
Just days before his death, the actor also took to his Instagram to share a photo of Ellie, highlighting their close bond and the love he had for her. “I miss you daughter ❤️❤️❤️,” he captioned the post.