Richard Treat Williams (1951 - 2023)

Born 1 Dec 1951 in Rowayton, Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Ancestors

Died 12 Jun 2023 at age 71 in Dorset, Bennington, Vermont, United States

Problems/Questions Profile manager: David Pierce [send private message]

Biography

Treat Williams is Notable.

Treat Williams was an American actor and writer, known for his work on Everwood and Hair. He appeared in more than 120 productions in film, stage, and television. He was nominated for two Screen Actors Guild Awards, nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, as well as two Satellite Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award.^[1]

Treat's full name was Richard Treat Williams. He was born in 1951, the son of Richard Williams, a business executive, and Marian Andrew, an antique dealer. He was named for his maternal grandfather, Treat Payne Andrew.

Treat's maternal great-great-great-grandfather was Senator William Henry Barnum of Connecticut, a third cousin of the showman P. T. Barnum.^[2] Williams was a distant relative of Robert Treat Paine, who was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence.^[3][4]

Here is a link to a 15-generation ancestry chart for Treat. He has deep roots in New England.^[5]

His Broadway credits include Follies (2001); Love Letters (1989); The Pirates of Penzance (1981); Once in a Lifetime (1978); and Grease (1972).^[6]

Treat passed away 12 June 2023 after a motorcycle accident at the age of 71.^[7]

The statement from his family, published 13 June 2023, read: ^[8]

A Statement on the Passing of Treat Williams

It is with great sadness that we report that our beloved Treat Williams has passed away tonight in Dorset, Vermont after a fatal motorcycle accident. As you can imagine, we are shocked and greatly bereaved at this time.

Treat was full of love for his family, for his life and for his craft, and was truly at the top of his game in all of it. It is all so shocking right now, but please know that Treat was dearly and deeply loved and respected by his family and everyone who knew him.

We are beyond devastated and ask that you respect our privacy as we deal with our grief. To all his fans, please know that Treat appreciated all of you and please continue to keep him in your hearts and prayers.

The Williams Family

Sources

1. ↑ Treat Williams' Biography on Wikipedia.
2. ↑ Marien 'Andy' Williams, 82, Rowayton antique dealer". The Darien Times. November 30, 2006.
3. ↑ "Treat Williams is Aiming for Success on Many Fronts". The Philadelphia Inquirer. September 4, 1984.
4. ↑ Treat Williams' Biography on Wikipedia.
5. ↑ Ahnentafel Chart, 15-generations, for Treat Williams.
6. ↑ Treat Williams. Broadway credits, Playbill online.
7. ↑ Treat Williams, Star of 'Everwood' and 'Hair,' Dead at 71 Following Motorcycle Accident By Ingrid Vasquez and JP Mangalindan Updated on June 12, 2023 09:55PM EDT.
8. ↑ Treat Williams' Death. Deadline Hollywood.