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Wrestler-Musician Andy Williams Dies After Medical Emergency Post-Match
entertainment1 month ago

Wrestler-Musician Andy Williams Dies After Medical Emergency Post-Match

Andy "The Butcher" Williams, the Buffalo-born guitarist for Every Time I Die and Atomic Rule who later wrestled professionally, collapsed after a match in Millvale, Pennsylvania and died at the hospital at age 48 as the event was halted; Williams co-founded ETID in 1998, helped form Atomic Rule, and had stints with All Elite Wrestling before returning to the independent circuit.

Wrestling’s The Butcher, Andy Williams, Passes Away at 48
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Wrestling’s The Butcher, Andy Williams, Passes Away at 48

Pro wrestler Andy Williams, known as The Butcher, died at 48 after suffering a medical emergency during a match in Millvale, Pennsylvania. CPR was administered and he was taken to the hospital. Williams and tag partner Jesse Guilmette (The Blade) competed in promotions including AEW, ROH, and TNA; he was also guitarist for the band Every Time I Die, which he played with from 1998 until 2022.

AEW's The Butcher Andy Williams dies at 48 after in-ring collapse
aew1 month ago

AEW's The Butcher Andy Williams dies at 48 after in-ring collapse

Former AEW wrestler Andy Williams, best known as The Butcher, died at age 48 after collapsing at an indie show in Millvale, PA. Williams was performing with his longtime partner The Blade when he went down; CPR was given by Enjoy Wrestling medical staff before he was taken to the hospital, where TMZ reported his death. Williams had been a prominent early AEW act alongside Blade and Bunny, later appearing mainly in ROH, with contracts reportedly expiring in June. He also played guitar in the band Every Time I Die.

Former AEW Tag Team Star Andy Williams Dies at 48 After In-Ring Collapse
sports1 month ago

Former AEW Tag Team Star Andy Williams Dies at 48 After In-Ring Collapse

Former AEW wrestler Andy 'The Butcher' Williams died at 48 after collapsing in the ring during an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale, PA; CPR was administered and he later died at the hospital. Williams and partner The Blade were early AEW signees, and Williams also played rhythm guitar in the metal band Every Time I Die; no cause of death has been released.

Claudine Longet, Pop Star Linked to a 1970s Murder Case, Dies at 84
obituaries4 months ago

Claudine Longet, Pop Star Linked to a 1970s Murder Case, Dies at 84

Claudine Longet, the French-born pop chanteuse who rose on The Andy Williams Show and later became a central figure in a famous 1970s murder case, died at 84. She was involved in the 1976 shooting death of her boyfriend Vladimir Sabich in Aspen, was convicted of reckless manslaughter, served 30 days in jail (mostly on weekends), and afterward lived quietly in Aspen. Longet’s career included a Beach Boys cover on the Gilmore Girls soundtrack and appearances in films like The Party, while her trial and celebrity status lingered in pop culture.

Claudine Longet, Singer-Actress Tied to 1976 Shooting Case, Dies at 84
entertainment4 months ago

Claudine Longet, Singer-Actress Tied to 1976 Shooting Case, Dies at 84

Claudine Longet, the French-born singer-actor who married Andy Williams and appeared on his show, has died at 84. Longet rose to fame with pop albums and starred in Blake Edwards’ The Party, but her life was forever altered by the 1976 fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Olympic skier Spider Sabich, for which she was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and given probation. The case drew intense media scrutiny and effectively ended her entertainment career, though she and Williams remained connected and shared three children. Longet’s death marks the passing of a figure whose career blended glamour, scandal, and a landmark courtroom saga.

Claudine Longet, Singer Tied to 1976 Skier Sabich Tragedy, Dies at 84
obituaries4 months ago

Claudine Longet, Singer Tied to 1976 Skier Sabich Tragedy, Dies at 84

Claudine Longet, the French‑American singer and ex-wife of Andy Williams, has died at 84. Known for her music and TV work, she was infamously involved in the 1976 death of Olympic skier Spider Sabich, later convicted of criminally negligent homicide and given probation and a fine, effectively ending her career; she lived largely in private afterward.