Andy Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dead at 48
Founding rhythm guitarist for Buffalo metalcore band successfully segued into wrestling at "The Butcher"
Andy Williams, the guitarist for the metalcore band Every Time I Die and a professional wrestler, passed away at the age of 48. Williams, known as "The Butcher" in the wrestling world, collapsed after an independent tag-team match at Mr. Small's Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania on September 5. The band's promoter informed fans that Williams had received immediate medical attention, including CPR, until an ambulance arrived.
The cause of death has not been disclosed as of the latest updates. Williams had been wrestling professionally since the 2010s, while still actively performing with Every Time I Die. He joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019 and was respected by his peers both in and outside the ring. AEW expressed their condolences in a statement on Instagram, describing Williams as a trailblazing musician who made a successful transition into professional wrestling.
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