Treat Williams, 'Hair' And 'Everwood' Actor, Dead At 71 After Motorcycle Accident

Treat Williams, star of Hair and Everwood, has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident, ET confirmed. He was 71.

Williams' agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson, released the news in a statement to People, telling the outlet that the actor died Monday afternoon following the fatal crash.

"He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off," McPherson told People. "I'm just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented."

The statement continued, "He was an actor's actor. Filmmakers loved him. He's been the heart of 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."

The 71-year-old actor had more than 120 credits to his name, with a decades-long career that began back in 1975 with his debut film, Deadly Hero.

Williams reached a career-high with a starring role in Hair, playing George Berger in the film, which was on the Broadway musical. The role earned him a Golden Globe nomination -- his first -- for New Star of the Year.

He would go on to star in several films and television shows, including the WB drama, Everwood, where he starred Dr. Andrew Brown.

Williams' list of credits also includes Steven Spielberg's 1941, Prince of the City, Blue Bloods and Chesapeake Shores.