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Laura Dernis remembering her late costarTreat Williams, who died Monday in a motorcycle accident at age 71.
The Oscar winner, 56, paid tribute to Williams onInstagramTuesday with a photo from their 1985 film,Smooth Talk.
She also posted a pic of Williams dressed in character from one of his other projects.
“Brilliant Treat. You loved art and acting and living and loving your incredible family immeasurably,” Dern said.
“Thank you for all the characters and profound creative inspiration you gave us all,” she continued. “From the depths of hard-hitting film to the most extraordinary musical theatre experiences.”
Dern added: “And thank you for the gift of an honest, consistent, inspired and continual friendship along our paths in this life.”
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Williams’ agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson,confirmed the actor’s death to PEOPLEon Monday. “I’m just devastated,” he said. “He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.”
Several celebrities have honored Williams following the news of his death, includingMarilu Henner, who worked with him in the Broadway productions ofOver HereandGrease.
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“We never lost touch,” Henner, 71, told PEOPLE exclusively. “We supported each other and we always checked in. He was an extraordinary person. He was so talented. We were a staple in each other’s lives and we were in the Hallmark family. He had great energy and he loved being an actor and he loved his family most of all. And loved his life. This is so painful to all of us who loved him.”
Gregory Smith, who played Williams' son onEverwoodfor four seasons from 2002-2006, told PEOPLE in a statement: “This news is devastating. Treat was a wonderful man and a brilliant actor. Above all, he loved his family so much.”
“I’m very grateful for the time I got to spend as part of his extended tv family. He made an indelible impression on me during my most formative years,” he continued. “I will always cherish my time with Treat and think fondly of his stories, his laugh and his passion for adventure. I’m sending love to his family, Pam, Gil and Elinor. He will be deeply missed.”
source: people.com
