The actor recently stepped away from the show which he has been a part of since it began
"My thoughts and prayers are with Treat’s family," Taylor, 41, said. ". I’ll always relish our conversations and his uncanny ability to light up a room. We all send love, he will be missed."Treat's character was Benny Severide, Kelly Severide's father. Taylor has been noticeably absent from the show as he is currently taking a leave of absence from the show, with his character having left Firehouse 51 for a prestigious OFI training camp in Alabama in episode 15.
While we know that the show will be back for a 12th series, Taylor's role in the drama has yet to be addressed. Treat's death was confirmed by his agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson on Monday evening.According to Barry, the accident occurred when a car abruptly cut off Williams as he was making a turn. "He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off," he revealed.
Overwhelmed with grief, Barry added: "I'm just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented."Treat, often described as an actor's actor, had been a beloved figure in Hollywood since the late 1970s. McPherson spoke fondly of his client's achievements, stating,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.
, who starred opposite Williams in 1996's The Phantom, shared a still of theirs from the movie, simply writing: "R.I.P. Dearest Treat Williams." Kim Cattrall, who worked with the late star and dad-of-two on the 1999 TV movie 36 Hours to Die, shared an image of the pair on-screen and wrote: "I'm in shock! "RIP Dear Treat. My condolences to Pam, Gille, Ellie and the family. A wonderful actor and friend."
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