I am so sorry for this horrible loss. There will be no amount sadness in this small town, that will make a loss on Earth and to Heaven a gift, any easier to take.
aw! the world truly lost a good one. prayers and thoughts go to his family, and friends. he truly was a great actor, i enjoyed all of his movies and shows.
I'm not going to say I haven't seen fatal accidents before. But one that tore me apart involved a 16 or 17 year old kid on a scooter who was hit by a BMW that blew through a red light, and he died instantly. He just looked like a little kid coming home from school. I don't think I'll ever forget what I saw that day.
My cousin here in NC was hunting ginseng deep in the woods and found a guy tied around a tree shot in the head the strange part is he went missing from New York city 3 days prior.He says he still has nightmares of finding that guy in the woods i would have nightmares too.
As a biker myself, I have had a lot of close calls on the bike because most people don't watch and they don't pay attention. They think that they are entitled and or they are busy putzing around on their cellular telephones. Here in Milwaukee and in the Birth Place of Harley Davidson, most of the people here are ignorant and they don't pay attention to motorcycle riders. Let me ask this question. Is it really worth Living with the death of somebody on your conscience that you are responsible for because you refused to put down your cellular telephone and or you were not paying attention. I could not Live with that on my conscience and that is probably because I actually have a conscience and some common sense to know when to pay attention
Treat was one of my all time favorite actors, you always got the impression he could be your next door neighbor. He never let his sucsess go to his head. R.I.P. Treat Whilliams.
Motorcycle riding is NOT WORTH it. I personally know at least 8 people killed and their families heartbroken over deadly motorcycle accidents. It's a nightmare. I feel so bad, over these lost lives. I really wish I could erase all of these thoughts, because their very painful. Don't ride a motorcycle. It is too close to death's door. It IS not cool.
This is the most common type of motorcycle crash. Oncoming vehicles turning left in front of motorcycles. Drivers don't pay attention to anything smaller than their own vehicle. Maybe they would pay attention to jail time.
Lost my cousin in almost this very scenario, but with a few disturbing variables. The woman was an illegal immigrant without a driver's license, and she made her left turn from the right hand curb lane, across the turning lane, and on a red light. My cousin was only 32 years old and one absolutely terrific human being. RIP to all cyclists stolen from us.
Love him! Hair was one of my favorite musicals. It projected the sign and sound of our time. I have four brothers so we really kept up with what was going on in Vietnam. He was great in that movie. He also did one that I really enjoyed. It was set in the south I think Alabama which is where I live. He was a reporter and helped a college student see how racism is wrong. It was a bit of a fluff movie but I enjoyed it. I hate that this happened
The first rule of driving is “ People are idiots, drive accordingly .” Iow you should always drive like that cuz it’s not far from the truth . This is a perfect case in point . That’s why I don’t ride a motorcycle no matter how “ fun” it is -motorcycle driving breaks the first rule of driving . If you really thought everyone you faced on the road was an idiot , would you really put an 800 lb piece of metal between you and 3-4-5000 lbs of hot garbage coming your way driven by an idiot many times a day ? At least in a car you have 3-4-5000 lbs of your own metal around you , seat belts , air bags etc . The first law of driving : that’s why I don’t walk too near the road , ride bicycles on the road , jog on a road or street etc . EVERY motorcyclist thinks “ well that can’t happen to me cuz I’m too careful and observant-plus this is too fun.” Ask his daughter how much “ fun “ it is to bury her father now.. The average motorcyclist has far more faith in human nature than I’ll ever have .
I just wanted to extend my condolences to you & your family I've watched many of his movies and his acting has touched my heart you must of experienced a great love with a heart like ...Edith M May the angels bless your hearts
Heart😢broken for his family.Same thing happened to my husband's best friend,had his helmut on and someone turned in front of him😢.I know it won't bring Treat back but the driver who cut in front of him should be held accountable! Never should have happened.Yes,it is sad but nobody fails to mention the driver who just cut him off😢It happens a lot,I know of 4 people now who didn't have to die if the driver was more careful😢.
There have been so many stupid accidents with drivers making a turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle. It’s like they don’t recognize it’s a vehicle coming forward. I understand that’s why cyclists who ride together ride tandem which makes them a bigger object together for any oncoming traffic to see. It’s either that or the driver of the car misjudges the speed of the oncoming motorcycle. This should not have happened. His poor family must be in total shock.
I don't ride anymore (I'm 74), but for most of my riding years ( 40 or so) I was always ready for an oncoming car to turn left in front of me. But it's hard to be ready for a car changing lanes into your lane. I quit riding because of all the close calls. Most of them not my fault.
I was an accident investigator during my time in law enforcement. Most MC accidents were left turn in front of the rider. What did all the car drivers say in their statement? “I never saw him”
I NEVER get emotional ober celebrity deaths, but this has me fucked up fr.. he was such a good person with a big personality and huge heart.. Deep Rising was my favorite movie as a kid.. damn man
After 7 days I have to ask, what's going on with the investigation of the accident. Seven days after and the turning driver has not been charged? Who could he be related to or he must have a lot of money?
Beyond sad. Not being rude, at least Treat had a long life. Recently a young man of only 19, had the same item happen. On April 29, 2023…heard and saw the crash of a 19 year, flying into air. He hit a truck. Sad to say, I knew being a observer he was gone. Not taking away from sadness of Treat passing. But the 19 year old, dying is beyond sad. 😢
Big fans of Treat Williams, and really sour to hear about this. In my opinion, someone 71 years old should not be driving around on a motorcycle. It's just too risky.
RIP. You can pay attention and be aware but not a lot you can do when a SUV doesn't see you, or other cars not seeing you along side all the tall SUVs out there.
I'm usually pretty on the pulse, and to not have heard this until a stupid google AD at the bottom of an article. WHY is he not being celebrated? Why wasn't this as big a story as Anne Heche, who (rightfully) gained national attention?
Treat was a great guy and the best part about the accident for him it was final it didn't linger that he was doing something he loved to do rest in peace❤❤
It's very sad what happened to Treat Williams.He was an accomplish actor and from what I heard he was a very good person that everybody loved to work with.RIPTreat
Motorcycle Riders Needs to be way more aware then automobile drivers. Ppl are dumb, distracted, and horrible drivers. I've seen motorcycle accidents. One the guy leg flew in the opposite direction of his body. The other time the guy head exploded onto the concrete( no helmet) Both times it was auto drivers fault. Driving distracted. Both times neither went to jail or were ever charged. To have that arrogant attitude that everybody should be aware. Is what gets motorcycle riders and cyclists KILLED.
What a tragedy. I've loved his work and he has been a great addition to every cast. It is too bad he was on a Harley. They are the most ponderous, worst handling motorcycles made and he would have been better prepared to avoid an accident than the obsolete image machine. Harley - Davidson riders routinely say how they had to "lay it down" to save themselves, crash to avoid crashing because they brake so poorly the mistaken theory is you stop faster dragging on pavement. What really happens is the weak front brake makes riders mash on the rear, making the bike lose traction and lay down sliding. If they live HD nuts claim it was purposeful. In fact there is such short suspension travel that braking over multiple bumps bottoms it so the wheel locks as it is bounced like a ball and even the best rider cannot maintain control. Lean at an angle needed to avoid a crash or make a turn entered too fast and get dumped by dragging parts. Watch a Harley prep for turning, then reset as the cheap water pipe frame flexes like a palm tree in a hurricane. While motorcycle fatalities dropped dramatically for decades the inexplicable resurgence of the now decades-obsolete vibrators has kept the death rate at a stubborn level. I will always wonder if Treat would have been able to react correctly with the incredible precession of real motorcycles, brake effectively with a finger able to stand a decent bike on its nose or even use the immense and instantaneous power to avoid a situation too late for brakes as I have had to. Of the friends Iost in car and bike crashes too many have been on Harleys that should stick to parades. Treat is another one.
Oh, this is absolutely heartbreaking! My deepest condolences to treats family and loved ones
He will definitely be missed on the big screen, Lots of talent, Rip and condolences to his family ,
RIP Treat, you will be missed by all 😢🙏💔. Condolences to his family.
Prayers for Treat’s loved ones. Rest in peace Treat.
I am so sorry for this horrible loss. There will be no amount sadness in this small town, that will make a loss on Earth and to Heaven a gift, any easier to take.
Wow 😢
Treat was one of my favorite actors from decades back. So sad.
Prayers to his loved ones. 🙏🏽
RIP
aw! the world truly lost a good one. prayers and thoughts go to his family, and friends. he truly was a great actor, i enjoyed all of his movies and shows.
I miss him so much! Kind and talented!😢😢
I'm not going to say I haven't seen fatal accidents before. But one that tore me apart involved a 16 or 17 year old kid on a scooter who was hit by a BMW that blew through a red light, and he died instantly. He just looked like a little kid coming home from school.
I don't think I'll ever forget what I saw that day.
My cousin here in NC was hunting ginseng deep in the woods and found a guy tied around a tree shot in the head the strange part is he went missing from New York city 3 days prior.He says he still has nightmares of finding that guy in the woods i would have nightmares too.
I didn't know this about treat Williams breaks my heart we love you 😢
Forever Everwood ❤
This is so upsetting!!!
Rest N Peace Mr Williams...Eas"T"exas Respect...A Great Actor Ndeed I Loved All His Movies.
RIP another great actor lost.
As a biker myself, I have had a lot of close calls on the bike because most people don't watch and they don't pay attention. They think that they are entitled and or they are busy putzing around on their cellular telephones. Here in Milwaukee and in the Birth Place of Harley Davidson, most of the people here are ignorant and they don't pay attention to motorcycle riders.
Let me ask this question.
Is it really worth Living with the death of somebody on your conscience that you are responsible for because you refused to put down your cellular telephone and or you were not paying attention.
I could not Live with that on my conscience and that is probably because I actually have a conscience and some common sense to know when to pay attention
My heart goes out to the family 😢
Condolences To His Family 💔🕊️ His Family Is Not Okay
Treat was one of my all time favorite actors, you always got the impression he could be your next door neighbor. He never let his sucsess go to his head. R.I.P. Treat Whilliams.
Motorcycle riding is NOT WORTH it. I personally know at least 8 people killed and their families heartbroken over deadly motorcycle accidents. It's a nightmare.
I feel so bad, over these lost lives. I really wish I could erase all of these thoughts, because their very painful.
Don't ride a motorcycle.
It is too close to death's door. It IS not cool.
It’s kinda like saying walking isn’t worth it. I hope you understand what I mean. Do what you enjoy… or live in a bubble.
How terribly sad😢
No! I can't believe it!
What's wrong?
So sad to hear
This is the most common type of motorcycle crash. Oncoming vehicles turning left in front of motorcycles. Drivers don't pay attention to anything smaller than their own vehicle. Maybe they would pay attention to jail time.
Lost my cousin in almost this very scenario, but with a few disturbing variables. The woman was an illegal immigrant without a driver's license, and she made her left turn from the right hand curb lane, across the turning lane, and on a red light. My cousin was only 32 years old and one absolutely terrific human being. RIP to all cyclists stolen from us.
Damn🥺💔
Love him! Hair was one of my favorite musicals. It projected the sign and sound of our time. I have four brothers so we really kept up with what was going on in Vietnam. He was great in that movie. He also did one that I really enjoyed. It was set in the south I think Alabama which is where I live. He was a reporter and helped a college student see how racism is wrong. It was a bit of a fluff movie but I enjoyed it. I hate that this happened
He seemed like such a nice man. 💐
Rip Treat Richard Williams, you will be missed
God Please Give His Family The Strength To Carry on!!! Rest Peacefully, You Will Be Missed!
The first rule of driving is “ People are idiots, drive accordingly .”
Iow you should always drive like that cuz it’s not far from the truth . This is a perfect case in point . That’s why I don’t ride a motorcycle no matter how “ fun” it is -motorcycle driving breaks the first rule of driving .
If you really thought everyone you faced on the road was an idiot , would you really put an 800 lb piece of metal between you and 3-4-5000 lbs of hot garbage coming your way driven by an idiot many times a day ?
At least in a car you have 3-4-5000 lbs of your own metal around you , seat belts , air bags etc .
The first law of driving : that’s why I don’t walk too near the road , ride bicycles on the road , jog on a road or street etc .
EVERY motorcyclist thinks “ well that can’t happen to me cuz I’m too careful and observant-plus this is too fun.”
Ask his daughter how much “ fun “ it is to bury her father now..
The average motorcyclist has far more faith in human nature than I’ll ever have .
This is why we all need to pay attention & not get distracted!
Praying for his wife and kids and friends and fans 🙏🙏🙏🙏
He will be missed, love you. Treat 🙏🙏😢
I just wanted to extend my condolences to you & your family I've watched many of his movies and his acting has touched my heart you must of experienced a great love with a heart like ...Edith M May the angels bless your hearts
None of the actors in deep rising posted anything in social media about treat williams death,so sad
Heart😢broken for his family.Same thing happened to my husband's best friend,had his helmut on and someone turned in front of him😢.I know it won't bring Treat back but the driver who cut in front of him should be held accountable! Never should have happened.Yes,it is sad but nobody fails to mention the driver who just cut him off😢It happens a lot,I know of 4 people now who didn't have to die if the driver was more careful😢.
This is so sad. I loved Treat Williams on Chicago Fire & he Will be missed. My Condolences go out to his family at this tragic time. RIP Treat❤❤❤❤
how sad Rest in peace.
This is so sad 😢 💔
There have been so many stupid accidents with drivers making a turn in front of an oncoming motorcycle. It’s like they don’t recognize it’s a vehicle coming forward. I understand that’s why cyclists who ride together ride tandem which makes them a bigger object together for any oncoming traffic to see.
It’s either that or the driver of the car misjudges the speed of the oncoming motorcycle. This should not have happened. His poor family must be in total shock.
He had a great singing voice listening to him sing in Hair walking across that table and others said he was a great guy
What is happening with the person who hit him?
I don't ride anymore (I'm 74), but for most of my riding years ( 40 or so) I was always ready for an oncoming car to turn left in front of me. But it's hard to be ready for a car changing lanes into your lane. I quit riding because of all the close calls. Most of them not my fault.
I was an accident investigator during my time in law enforcement. Most MC accidents were left turn in front of the rider. What did all the car drivers say in their statement? “I never saw him”
I NEVER get emotional ober celebrity deaths, but this has me fucked up fr.. he was such a good person with a big personality and huge heart.. Deep Rising was my favorite movie as a kid.. damn man
😢😢😢 I love all the shows he played in
After 7 days I have to ask, what's going on with the investigation of the accident. Seven days after and the turning driver has not been charged? Who could he be related to or he must have a lot of money?
Cant wait to see a new Treat Williams film! The man is a legend!
Beyond sad. Not being rude, at least Treat had a long life. Recently a young man of only 19, had the same item happen. On April 29, 2023…heard and saw the crash of a 19 year, flying into air. He hit a truck. Sad to say, I knew being a observer he was gone. Not taking away from sadness of Treat passing. But the 19 year old, dying is beyond sad. 😢
SO SAD TO HEAR THIS
Big fans of Treat Williams, and really sour to hear about this. In my opinion, someone 71 years old should not be driving around on a motorcycle. It's just too risky.
Utterly terrible when I heard it a few weeks ago...
They make airbag vests for motorcyclist now. It probably would have saved his life.
Bled out internally. Same thing happened to me when I was 21 years old. Same issue, internal injuries.
😢
I loved him in Hair. Senseless death. That's motorcycles for you. Rest in peace Treat
😢RIP TREAT.❤
The driver that struck the Motorcycle was making an illegal left turn with no left turn signal. 😡
Yes,hold this person ACCOUNTABLE! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!😢
Man it’s really sad
Under no circumstance would I ever get on one of those death traps.
Man i love this man great actor
Just really sad ,RIP
Absolutely dreadful. RIP , a fine actor , a fine friend and a fine family man .
RIP. You can pay attention and be aware but not a lot you can do when a SUV doesn't see you, or other cars not seeing you along side all the tall SUVs out there.
Motorcycles can be so difficult to see, especially at night.
I'm usually pretty on the pulse, and to not have heard this until a stupid google AD at the bottom of an article. WHY is he not being celebrated? Why wasn't this as big a story as Anne Heche, who (rightfully) gained national attention?
Treat was a great guy and the best part about the accident for him it was final it didn't linger that he was doing something he loved to do rest in peace❤❤
Did the other driver cause it?
😢❤god. Bless
Williams was GREAT as D.B. Cooper
Serves him right....old man has no business on a motorcycle
Rip Treat
I guess his injuries were.....untreatable 😮
😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🕯🕯🕯🕯
I'm sure his family will take him home to rest... I just hate motorcycles....!!!!!!!!!😢
It's very sad what happened to Treat Williams.He was an accomplish actor and from what I heard he was a very good person that everybody loved to work with.RIPTreat
Such an accomplished life only to end because some dweeb wasn’t paying attention. I hope he lives with that fact for the rest of his life.
15 feet ain’t nothing, try 150 feet like I’ve done big boy
But he was old so his body couldn't take it
Heart breaker!
Motorcycle Riders Needs to be way more aware then automobile drivers. Ppl are dumb, distracted, and horrible drivers. I've seen motorcycle accidents. One the guy leg flew in the opposite direction of his body. The other time the guy head exploded onto the concrete( no helmet) Both times it was auto drivers fault. Driving distracted. Both times neither went to jail or were ever charged. To have that arrogant attitude that everybody should be aware. Is what gets motorcycle riders and cyclists KILLED.
Sad but we all have a appointments with death then the judgement with a holy God if we left him out of our lives
Really?! Someone dued, someones father, someones uncle etc, we dont need the details!!!!😮
Sad RIP
What a tragedy. I've loved his work and he has been a great addition to every cast. It is too bad he was on a Harley. They are the most ponderous, worst handling motorcycles made and he would have been better prepared to avoid an accident than the obsolete image machine. Harley - Davidson riders routinely say how they had to "lay it down" to save themselves, crash to avoid crashing because they brake so poorly the mistaken theory is you stop faster dragging on pavement. What really happens is the weak front brake makes riders mash on the rear, making the bike lose traction and lay down sliding. If they live HD nuts claim it was purposeful. In fact there is such short suspension travel that braking over multiple bumps bottoms it so the wheel locks as it is bounced like a ball and even the best rider cannot maintain control. Lean at an angle needed to avoid a crash or make a turn entered too fast and get dumped by dragging parts. Watch a Harley prep for turning, then reset as the cheap water pipe frame flexes like a palm tree in a hurricane.
While motorcycle fatalities dropped dramatically for decades the inexplicable resurgence of the now decades-obsolete vibrators has kept the death rate at a stubborn level.
I will always wonder if Treat would have been able to react correctly with the incredible precession of real motorcycles, brake effectively with a finger able to stand a decent bike on its nose or even use the immense and instantaneous power to avoid a situation too late for brakes as I have had to.
Of the friends Iost in car and bike crashes too many have been on Harleys that should stick to parades. Treat is another one.
They don't know him people always say they know stars but they don't 🙄 but that's the only reason anyone cares People are so fake.