Actor Treat Williams dies in motorcycle accident

The crash occurred near the border between Vermont and New York in the US just before 5pm on June 12.

"He was killed this afternoon," Mr Williams' agent Barry McPherson said in a statement.

"He was making a left or a right and a car cut him off," he said.

Mr Williams was airlifted to Albany Medical Centre in New York where he was pronounced dead.

Vermont State Police said Mr Williams was "unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle" after a driver attempted to turn left into a parking lot.

The Hollywood star was best known for his roles in Sidney Lumet's 1981 film Prince of the City and the 1999 film The Deep End of the Ocean.

He's remembered as a hero of the action, comedy and horror genres.

Mr Williams had been in show business for more than 50 years and was lovingly known as "the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s," Mr McPherson said.

"I'm just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented," he said.

Mr Williams is survived by his wife of 35 years, Pam Van Sant, and their two children, Gille and Ellie.

The family released a statement 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".

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"As you can imagine, we are shocked and greatly bereaved at this time," they said.

"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."

"To all his fans, please know that Treat appreciated all of you and please continue to keep him in your hearts and prayers."