Everwood's Treat Williams Dead At 71

Richard Treat Williams was born on December 1, 1951, in Rowayton, Connecticut. He wasted little time pursuing acting, first getting a taste for it in several stage productions. He soon landed his first film role in 1975 via director Ivan Nagy's "Deadly Hero." In the feature, he plays Billings, and while it's far from a leading role, it was enough to jumpstart his career. Over time, the likes of "Once Upon a Time in America," "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous," and "What Happens in Vegas," to name a few, joined his filmography, in addition to a host of TV titles — first and foremost being "Everwood."

Away from the stage lights, fancy cameras, and award shows (many of which he was honored at) of Hollywood, Williams pursued other interests and endeavors whenever he could. For example, throughout his life, he maintained a passion for aviation, going as far as owning several planes and even becoming a pilot (via Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). This love of various aircraft and flying informed his 2010 children's book "Air Show!", illustrated by Robert Neubecker, which shows young readers the wonders that await them at airshows.

Evidently, Treat Williams lived life to the fullest, exploring several creative avenues and leaving a lasting impact on countless readers, TV viewers, aviation enthusiasts, and moviegoers. He will be sorely missed.