Williams’ untimely death in a motorcycle accident on Monday was announced by the CBS cast, who paid tribute to him by saying, “I will miss him but I will not forget him. “.
The cast of Blue Bloods is paying tribute to the late Treat Williams, a co-star who died in a motorcycle accident on Monday at the age of 71.
Williams and Tom Selleck, who portrays Frank Reagan, the commissioner of the New York City police, in the classic CBS crime drama, are close friends.
Selleck, 78, said, “It’s been said that we’re all just killing time and using our chairs for very brief periods of time. In addition to having a great name, my friend Treat was perfectly seated in his chair. Although I will miss him, I won’t ever forget him. “.
Williams was praised as an “actor’s actor” and an “absolute pleasure” to work with by Bridget Moynahan, who portrays Erin Reagan on the show.
He was a role model off-screen, too, claims 52-year-old Moynahan. Everyone could see his devotion to and love for his family. We’ve lost a good one, people. “.
Vanessa Ray, Eddie Janko-Reagan’s on-screen spouse, lauded Williams by sharing a story about him on Instagram.
The first time I collaborated with Treat on @bluebloods_cbs, he told me at family dinner that I was in Hair on Broadway. I identified myself as ‘Frank Mills’ girl. His singing began. He understood every word. Never did I. What an amazing, generous, and beautiful artist. Berger, now go to sleep. “.
Lenny Ross, a recurring character on Blue Bloods, was a character that Williams played. Over the years, he shared several photos from the set of the show on social media before passing away.
Thanks Tom Selleck and #Bluebloods always a pleasure. Two old pros pic.twitter.com/8GTI4exBm9
— Treat Williams (@Rtreatwilliams) August 20, 2021
He shared a picture with Selleck on the set of the CBS drama in August 2021, which became a memorable post. “Thanks Tom Selleck and Bluebloods, always a pleasure. He captioned the picture, “Two old pros.
Williams’ 15-year agent Barry McPherson informed PEOPLE of his passing on Monday and called the “talented” actor “the nicest guy.”. “.
According to McPherson, “He was an actor’s actor.”. “Movie makers adored him. Since the late 1970s, he has served as Hollywood’s beating heart. “.
Williams was struck by a car on Route 30 near Dorset, Vermont on Monday while riding his motorcycle close to his home in Vermont, according to Fire Chief Jacob Gribble. Investigators, according to Gribble, think the driver of the car didn’t see Williams’ motorcycle as it was turning and caused the collision.
The actor was airlifted to a hospital in Albany, New York, where he was identified as having died after sustaining “critical injuries.”. The investigation is still being conducted, according to police.
In addition to the Blue Bloods cast, Gregory Smith, Laura Dern, Marilu Henner, Jonathan Bennett, Sarah Drew, Melissa Gilbert, Wendell Pierce, and Kim Cattrall are just a few of the actors who paid tribute to Gregory Williams on social media after learning of his passing.
