Current:Home > ContactChris Pratt Mourns Deaths of "Gentlemen" Everwood Co-Stars John Beasley and Treat Williams -Bright Future Finance
Chris Pratt Mourns Deaths of "Gentlemen" Everwood Co-Stars John Beasley and Treat Williams
View
Date:2025-04-15 09:43:52
Chris Pratt is mourning the recent deaths in his Everwood family.
In the wake of John Beasley and Treat Williams' passings, the actor, who played Bright Abbott on four seasons of the beloved WB show, penned a lengthy tribute to his late co-stars. Alongside a black-and-white photo of Beasley and Williams, Pratt wrote on Instagram June 13, "It's an incredibly sad season for the cast and crew of Everwood."
"We're still reeling from the loss of John Beasley and yesterday we lost Treat Williams as well," he continued. "Both men were exceptional actors, wonderful husbands, fathers and friends. They will be missed tremendously. I learned a great deal from working with each of them."
After sharing his condolences to Beasley and Williams' families, the 43-year-old added, "May we see you again gentlemen. God bless you. Hug your loved ones. Reach out to that person that's been on your mind. Life is fragile, precious and finite. Embrace it and one another."
Beasley, who starred as Irv Harper from 2002 to 2006 on Everwood, died on May 30 at the age of 79. According to his son Tyrone, he was in the process of undergoing tests on his liver when his health abruptly declined, passing away at a hospital in his hometown of Omaha, Neb.
Two weeks later, Williams—who played patriarch Dr. Andy Brown on the series—died following a motorcycle accident in Dorset, Vt. He was 71.
"As you can imagine, we are shocked and greatly bereaved at this time," his family said in a statement to NBC News. "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."
Pratt is not the only Everwood star who took to social media to pay their respects. Amid news of Williams' death, Emily VanCamp remembered the "wonderful" moments they shared on set.
"I was always excited for the next time," she wrote in a June 13 Instagram post. "Sending all my love to your family Treat. Fly high my friend."
Meanwhile, Vivien Cardone, who played Williams' daughter Delia on the series, called the later actor her "second father."
"My heart is shattered," she shared in a post of her own. "In a strange new place, surrounded by unfamiliar people, you were the first person who made Utah and Everwood feel like home."
Williams' TV son Gregory Smith also opened up about his fondest memories of the star, telling E! News in a statement, "He made an indelible impression on me during my most formative years. I will always cherish my time with Treat and think fondly of his stories, his laugh and his passion for adventure."
Calling Williams a "wonderful man and a brilliant actor," Smith added, "I'm very grateful for the time I got to spend as part of his extended TV family."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (1616)
Related
- The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
- Disney Star CoCo Lee Dead at 48
- Wildfire Pollution May Play a Surprising Role in the Fate of Arctic Sea Ice
- The dangers of money market funds
- 'Kraven the Hunter' spoilers! Let's dig into that twisty ending, supervillain reveal
- Julia Roberts Shares Rare Photo Kissing True Love Danny Moder
- A Fear of Gentrification Turns Clearing Lead Contamination on Atlanta’s Westside Into a ‘Two-Edged Sword’ for Residents
- Netflix has officially begun its plan to make users pay extra for password sharing
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Netflix has officially begun its plan to make users pay extra for password sharing
Ranking
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- Selling Sunset's Amanza Smith Finally Returns Home After Battle With Blood Infection in Hospital
- California Released a Bold Climate Plan, but Critics Say It Will Harm Vulnerable Communities and Undermine Its Goals
- Tom Holland Says His and Zendaya’s Love Is “Worth Its Weight In Gold”
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Daniel Radcliffe Shares Rare Insight Into His Magical New Chapter as a Dad
- Bots, bootleggers and Baptists
- Too Hot to Work, Too Hot to Play
Recommendation
What to watch: O Jolie night
The U.S. is expanding CO2 pipelines. One poisoned town wants you to know its story
Yes, Puerto Rican licenses are valid in the U.S., Hertz reminds its employees
The IRS is building its own online tax filing system. Tax-prep companies aren't happy
SFO's new sensory room helps neurodivergent travelers fight flying jitters
Why RHOA's Phaedra Parks Gave Son Ayden $150,000 for His 13th Birthday
5 things people get wrong about the debt ceiling saga
Khloe Kardashian Shares Rare Photo of Baby Boy Tatum in Full Summer Mode