Treat Williams and Pam Van Sant.Photo:Todd Williamson/Getty
Todd Williamson/Getty
Hollywood starTreat Williamsand his wifePam Van Santwere inseparable for more than 35 years.
The couple married in 1988, and they frequently appeared at red carpets and other Hollywood events together. But not many know the details behind their decades-long love story.
Pam Van Sant and Treat Williams.Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage
Now, Gill is a talented artist, and often posts photos of his work onInstagram. Plus, he has an interest in music, often sharing hisbeatboxesandsongson social media. Gill’s also outspoken about several social justice causes.
Ellie is a recent graduate of The University of Vermont. After school, she moved to Los Angeles, where she and her father spent time together.
Van Sant and Williams also shared two dogs, Woody and Nash. The couple enjoyed a quiet, happy life together in Vermont, where they were primarily residing at the time of Williams' death.
Treat Williams and Pam Van Sant.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Williams was open about his adoration for the state, tellingVermont Magazinein 2021: “I just fell in love with Vermont, and I fell equally in love with Weston."
“My wife Pam and I used my parents’ house in Weston while we were courting. We started skiing together up here,” he continued. “Every day I wake up so grateful to see the view that I see out of my window and to be living up here. I think very few people are [as] lucky as I am to say, ‘I love where I live.’ I don’t have any fantasies of being somewhere else. I have everything I want and need in Vermont.”
TheEverwoodstar frequently shared pictures of his wife and their life together on Instagram. Just a week prior to his death, he posted acandid photo of Van Santrelaxing in their home, captioned, “Pam just redid our living room. I love what she did. Actually I love her. Lucky me.”
In May, the actor shared aloving selfieof the two of them, posing near a jet along with one of their pups. “Hey all you moms! Happy Mother’s Day! 👏👏👏” he captioned the sweet photo.
In anotherMother’s Day post, he added, “Thank you Pam for raising these wonderful humans into the great people they are today. Happy Mother’s Day ❤️.”
TheChicago Firestar also praised his wife in March for International Women’s Day. Posting athrowback solo photoof his wife, he wrote: “Happy Woman’s day to my girl for life ❤️❤️❤️”
Williams wasn’t shy to express his gratitude about life with Van Sant, either. In 2020, hetoldSouthern Living, “I’m not particularly religious, but I’ll sometimes stop and sit on the tractor and go, ‘I really wish I can thank somebody for this because this is really a great life.’”
For Van Sant’s birthday in February,he wroteon Instagram: “You are the love of my life. What joy you have given us. More adventures to come! 🥰❤️🙏” Ina separate post, Williams added, “Thank you for marrying me ❤️❤️”
Williams' agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson,confirmed his deathto PEOPLE on Monday, describing the “talented” actor as “the nicest guy.”
“He was an actor’s actor,” McPherson said. “Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s.”
The actor sustained “critical injuries” and was airlifted to a hospital in Albany, New York, where he was pronounced dead. Police have since confirmedthe investigation is ongoing.
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source: people.com
