Tributes for Treat Williams poured in following the “Everwood” star’s sudden death, with colleagues including Matt Bomer and John Travolta remembering him as a great actor and friend.
Williams died Monday in a motorcycle accident at age 71, according to his agent.
Bomer, who worked with Williams on the police procedural drama series “White Collar,” described the actor as an “absolute treasure.”
“I was so honored that he agreed to play my father on White Collar, and he jumped in and made every day on set a joy,” Bomer wrote on Instagram. “He taught me in the most beautiful way — through patient example. He’s one of the few actors I’ve worked with who always checked in on me — even years after we worked together. Treat- you were an amazing actor and an even better person and I will miss you. I count myself so blessed to have known you.”
Williams, who was born in Stamford, Connecticut, appeared in more than 120 roles over a career spanning nearly five decades. Those included the 1979 film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Hair,” and his starring role on the WB series “Everwood” as Dr. Andrew “Andy” Brown.
“The many times we worked together- always wonderful and I was always excited for the next time,” Emily VanCamp, who also starred on “Everwood,” wrote on Instagram. “Sending all my love to your family Treat. Fly high my friend.”
Travolta posted a throwback photo showing him and Williams onstage together.
“Treat Williams and I got our start together in NYC appearing in 2 Broadway shows, ‘Grease’ and ‘Over Here,’” Travolta wrote on his Instagram story. “I’m so sorry Treat. My thoughts are with you and your family. You will be missed.”
Justine Bateman paid tribute on Twitter, writing, “Working with Treat Williams in Mamet’s ‘Speed the Plow’ at Williamstown in ‘91 was the start of great friendship. Damn it, damn it. Treat, you were the best. Love you.”
James Woods, meanwhile, reflected on making the 1984 crime film “Once Upon a Time in America” with Williams in Rome.
“It can be pretty lonely on the road during a long shoot, but his resilient good cheer and sense of humor was a Godsend,” Woods tweeted. “I really loved him and am devastated that he’s gone.”
