This week, Hollywood lost yet another one of its brightest stars, and it was incredibly sudden. It was reported earlier this week that veteran performer Treat Williams, who's best known for his work on Everwood, White Collar and more, died at 71 on Monday after being involved in a motorcycle accident. Since the news broke, tributes have been pouring in, not only from fans but from fellow actors as well all. One of the people to honor Williams is Taylor Kinney, who played his son on Chicago Fire.
Taylor Kinney paid tribute to his on-screen father by way of a statement shared with People. Treat Williams portrayed Benny Severide, the legendary firefighter father of Kinney’s Kelly, for seven seasons of Chicago Fire, before saying goodbye to the NBC drama as so many other actors have. His character was tragically killed off during the seventh season in 2018. When talking about the actor who played his TV dad, Kinney shared some incredibly sentimental thoughts that are sure to warm the heart of any One Chicago fan:
