Laura Dern remembers 'Smooth Talk' co-star Treat Williams after his tragic death

Following Treat Williams' untimely death in a motorcycle accident at the age of 71 on Monday, Laura Dern is paying tribute to her late co-star. 

On Tuesday, the 56-year-old Oscar winner took to Instagram to share a picture of herself and Williams from their 1985 movie, Smooth Talk. She also posted a photo of Williams in character from one of his other films as a way to honor his memory.

“Brilliant Treat. You loved art and acting and living and loving your incredible family immeasurably,” Dern wrote.

“Thank you for all the characters and profound creative inspiration you gave us all,” she added. “From the depths of hard-hitting film to the most extraordinary musical theatre experiences.”

Dern concluded: “And thank you for the gift of an honest, consistent, inspired and continual friendship along our paths in this life.”

Laura Dern and Treat Williams appeared together in the 1985 romantic thriller film, Smooth Talk, which was adapted from Joyce Carol Oates' short story Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Dern played the role of 15-year-old Connie Wyatt, who becomes dangerously involved with an older stranger named Arnold Friend, portrayed by Williams.

Numerous celebrities have paid tribute to Treat Williams in the wake of his passing, among them Marilu Henner, who co-starred with him in the Broadway shows Over Here and Grease.