Treat Williams, prolific character actor, dies in motorcycle crash aged 71

Golden Globe-nominated actor starred in a string of films including Hair, as well as taking a lead role in TV series Everwood

Treat Williams, whose 50-year acting career saw him appear in a string of films including Hair, Prince of the City, Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead and Deep Rising, has died aged 71 after a motorcycle crash in Vermont.

In a statement released to Deadline, Williams' family confirmed the cause of his death, saying: 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."