Treat Williams' Wife & Kids Shared Moving Statement after His Death - He Took Final Video Hours before Passing

• "Everwood" and "Hair" star Treat Williams passed away at 71.
• His wife, whom she met as a waitress, and two kids share a heartbreaking statement.
• Treat shared a post just a few hours before his death that left fans "devastated."

American actor Treat Williams, best known for his roles in "Hair" and "Everwood," began making a name for himself in Hollywood in the late 1970s and early 1980s, quickly becoming a heartthrob of many.

He had a wildly successful career, with his last role being "Chesapeake Shores," which ran from 2016-2022. He tragically passed away at 71 recently, and his wife and children shared the statement with Williams' agent.

Barry McPherson, Williams' agent of fifteen years, was the first to share the news that Williams had passed away in a road accident. He shared:

"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."

McPherson shared that he was an excellent actor, and everyone who worked with him loved him. The fire chief for Dorset, Vermont, where Williams had his accident, confirmed that Williams was involved at 5 p.m. on June 12, 2023.

A helicopter airlifted Williams to hospital but ultimately did not survive. Vermont police issued a statement late on Monday confirming Williams' identity and said investigators would return to the scene on Tuesday, June 13.

What Did Treat Williams' Family Say About His Death?

While William's agent was devastated at his passing, the incident severely affected his wife and children. Williams had been married to his wife, Pam Van Sant, since 1988, when he passed away.

Van Sant and Williams also shared two children, and despite Williams being famous, they lived a relatively private life. Yet Williams would often show his wife and children off on social media.

On Mother's Day this year, Williams posted a photo of himself and Van Sant holding a dog. In the caption, he wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Fans took to the comments section to wish Van Sant a Happy Mother's Day, too.

Williams also posted an ambient photo on May 23 this year, showing his family gathering food, wine, and other small trinkets around an outdoor table. It was dusk, and the outdoor lights were on. Williams captioned the photo: "Home."

In April, Williams shared a photo of one of his children, his daughter, Ellie. Ellie sat with a dog on her lap, and Williams shared that he had been on a lunch date with his daughter and a dog named Nash.

Fans commented on the photo's sweetness and said that Ellie had grown into a beautiful woman. Others could not tear their eyes away from sweet little Nash and said how adorable the pup was.

This is one of many photos he has posted of his daughter. On March 8 this year, Williams shared a photo of himself and his daughter skiing and wished the young woman a Happy Women's Day.

Later in March, Williams shared a photo of his wife, son Gill, and dog Nash. Van Sant and Gill looked into the camera and smiled as Van Sant held Nash and Gill onto the pup's paw. Williams mentioned they missed Ellie and couldn't wait to see her soon.

Williams' Instagram often showed off his family, and they have spoken out since they got the news of his tragic passing. Van Sant and her two children shared a joint statement revealing their feelings.

The statement came shortly after news broke about his death, and the family shared their shock and heartbreak. The statement read:

"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."

The family then asked that fans allow them privacy as they navigated their grief and confirmed that Williams had loved and appreciated his fans with all his heart. The family asked that fans keep Williams in their prayers.

What Was Williams' Last Post

Williams posted his family on Instagram often, but his last post had nothing to do with his loved ones. Instead, it concerned the peace and tranquility he felt during his final day.

Early on Monday, Williams took to Instagram to share two posts. The first was a photo of a farm as seen by a person sitting on a lawnmower. Williams mentioned that he didn't think there was a better smell than newly mown hay.

The following post was a video where Williams panned the farm, and viewers could see the lawnmower, the fields, and another vehicle on the property. Williams captioned the post "Hay Day."

Fans were heartbroken by the fact that Williams had shared the posts just five hours before he passed away and that he had now passed on. Some shared their condolences with William's family as others lamented that the world had lost a great actor.

Many celebrities also took to the comments to share their heartbreak at having lost a colleague and friend. Some said they were shocked by the news that Williams had passed on.

One person said that motorcycles, on which Williams passed, scared them. The person said they knew people who rode them felt free on them but were even frightened by the sound of the vehicles and wished Williams' family peace.

Others talked about what a wonderful man Williams was and said how tragic it was that he had passed away so suddenly. Most people that commented left their condolences and love for Van Sant and the couple's children. Rest in peace, Treat Williams. You will be missed.