In recent weeks, we have seen the world of entertainment pay respect to certain talented actors who have sadly passed away recently. Last week, NCIS paid its respects to David McCallum and this week, one of the guest stars in Blue Bloods who has appeared in several episodes, Treat Williams, is being remembered.
Paying Respects for Treat Williams
Treat Williams, who died last June following a motorcycle crash, appeared in numerous movies and shows including Everwood and Hair. In Blue Bloods, Williams played the role of Lenny Ross, a retired detective with the New York City Police Department and a confidant of Frank Reagan, who was played by Tom Selleck. During his last scene that was aired before his passing, Lenny said he was suffering from advanced cancer which deleted him from the show and made it an emotional goodbye to the character as well as the actor who played it.
Farewell Lenny Ross
In the episode of Blue Bloods, entitled Fear No Evil, this will be the first time the character played by Simone Policano has shown up in the episode’s general arc that The United States is Broadcasting in the show, Frank’s The Last depression on account of losing a friend while stepping in support of Lenny’s daughter who is apparently undergoing through eighth rought times as well.
Williams made his debut to the show Blue Bloods in season six perhaps in the year 2015,he also made guest appearances later on which seemed to be very much in snap to his fans and on the show as well. Tom Selleck and the rest of the cast were close with the Actor even after he passed away, so the relationship was quite captivating.
A Personal Tribute from Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck reflected on Williams’ passing with heartfelt words:
“There is a saying that we are all merely holding the fort and filling our places for a very short duration. My friend Treat had fully lived up to that comment and took up his chair in style. I shall miss him but also carry his memories well. Good game, my friend”.
Not only does this week’s episode pays tribute to a character, but it also pays rich respect to one extraordinary actor whose contribution to his every single role was incomparable.
Remembering Treat Williams’ Legacy
The range of Treat Williams’ work is impressive. Those interested can watch him in the anti-war film forum which Williams starred in the 1970s musical Hair. You can catch up with this great classic and other Williams’s films on the internet by streaming them.