Kim Cattrall are among stars to shower Hollywood veteran Treat Williams with love after tragic death

Dozens of celebrities have showered one of Hollywood’s most cherished stars with love and praise after he died in a motorbike crash.

John Travolta, Sharon Stone, Billy Baldwin and Kim Cattrall were among stars to pay tribute to Treat Williams, 71, as ‘smart’ and ‘compassionate’ with a ‘heart of gold’.

It comes after the actor was killed in a crash with a Honda while on his motorbike in a parking lot near his Vermont ranch on Monday.

Travolta, 69, took to Instagram to say Williams would be ‘missed’ while sharing a photo from their time as Broadway co-stars.

And Stone, 65, shared an image of a news headline about his death on her Instagram story, adding: ‘Sad news rest in peace brother’.

Backdraft actor Baldwin, 60, also took to Twitter to praise Williams as ‘smart’ and ‘compassionate’ with a ‘heart of gold’.

Father-of-two Williams died in hopsital after he was hit by Honda driver Ryan M. Koss, 35, who signaled left into a parking lot and crashed into the actor around 4.53pm in Dorset on Monday.

No arrests have been made following the crash and an investigation is ongoing, according to Vermont State Police.

Following his death, Barry McPherson, his agent, told 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 was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of the Hollywood since the late 1970s.

‘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.’

Baldwin shared on Twitter, ‘He had it all. Smart. Talented. Funny. Charming. Successful. Handsome. Compassionate. Heart of gold. And that name… Treat Williams. 

‘He truly and deeply cared about what’s going on here in America and around the world. 

‘Climate change, social justice, freedom, truth, tolerance… love. Beloved by his family, friends, fans, colleagues… his community. A terrible loss. You will be missed. Rest in power Treat.’

Travolta added: ‘Treat Williams and I got our start in NYC appearing in 2 Broadway shows, “Grease” and “Over Here”.

‘I’m so sorry Treat. My thoughts are with you and your family. You will be missed. Love, John’.

Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall shared an image from their 1999 TV movie 36 Hours to Die, adding, ‘I’m in shock! RIP Dear Treat. My condolences to Pam, Gilles, Ellie and the family. A wonderful actor and friend.’

Wendell Pierce, who starred in the 2016 HBO TV movie Confirmation with Williams, also added a social media tribute. 

He said: ‘Treat Williams was a passionate, adventurous, creative man. In a short period of time, he quickly befriended me & his adventurous spirit was infectious.

‘We worked on just one film together but occasionally connected over the years. Kind and generous with advice and support. RIP.’

Justine Bateman shared an image from their 1991 play Speed the Plow, along with a heartfelt message.

She said: ‘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.’

And James Woods shared a throwback image of him and Williams on Twitter, adding: ‘Treat and I spent months in Rome filming Once Upon a Time in America. It can be pretty lonely on the road during a long shoot, but his resilient good cheer and sense of humor was a Godsend. I really loved him and am devastated that he’s gone. #RIP #TreatWilliams.’

Vanessa Hudgens, who played his on-screen daughter in the 2018 film Second Act, took to her Instagram story to share her thoughts.

She said: ‘He was a great movie dad and an even better human being. Treat Williams was a fantastic actor, a joy to be around, and the kindest soul. He will be missed.’ 

Melissa Gilbert shared a throwback snap of Williams, adding, ‘This is not real. It can’t be. Oh, This one hurts. #rip #treatwilliams.’

David Allan Grier tweeted, ‘Ahhhhhh mannnnn! I jus devastated! This is breaking my heart. Treat Williams rest in peace. One of the truly nicest guys I’ve ever met! My prayers go out to Treat’s family…what a loss. So, so so sad.’

Film critic Richard Roeper quote-retweeted one of Williams’ tweets from his country home, adding, ‘I loved Following the wonderful Treat Williams, who shared so many warm and lovely and peaceful Tweets with us over the years. So deeply sorry to hear of his passing.’

Sharon Lawrence, who starred with Williams in the 2020 Hallmark movie The Christmas House, added, ‘This how it felt to be with #TreatWilliams. Always an joyful adventure. I’m just stunned. My heart aches for the loss. What a remarkable man. @Rtreatwilliams enjoyed his life so much. He created a beautiful existence & example of solid love. He was honest& clear, dedicated to and dedicated to his family and passions. I can’t imagine his loved ones loss – it’s just shattering. My consolation is all the great memories and that he did what he loved doing until the end. Soar high, dear friend.’

Chris Evert tweeted, ‘I just read where Treat Williams died today in a motorcycle accident. I didn’t know him personally, but my heart feels very heavy. I’ve enjoyed reading his social media and he seemed to be a very happy, grateful, humble man. It’s a sad day, RIP Treat.’

Hilaria Baldwin shared a headline about Treat’s death, adding, ‘We feel sick… Our hearts are broken… rest in peace, dear friend. Pam.. Gill, Elinor.. we send love.’

Actress Marilu Henner also revealed to People that she and Williams, who she met on Broadway early in her career, never lost touch over the years.

Henner starred with Williams in her first ever Broadway show, Over Here, and they bonded from the start.

‘We played two characters who were madly in love. We never stopped kissing the whole show,’ she said.

‘He let me stay at his place in New York when we were starting out. We had done Broadway and the show got canceled before I had another job, and he let me stay in his apartment when he was off doing another gig,’ she said.

‘We never lost touch. We supported each other and we always checked in. He was an extraordinary person. He was so talented. We were a staple in each other’s lives and we were in the Hallmark family. He had great energy and he loved being an actor and he loved his family most of all. And loved his life. This is so painful to all of us who loved him,’ she admitted.

She added he had, ‘a great passion for everything he did. He was so vibrant and funny and a character and so supportive. He loved Vermont. And he was so proud of his kids and his wife. We never lost contact. Never.’

The final show Williams starred in was Netflix drama series Chesapeake Shores which finished its final season last October.