
Andy 'The Butcher' Williams Dies at 48 After Collapsing at Independent Wrestling Show
Andy Williams, known in professional wrestling as 'The Butcher' and as a guitarist for the metal band Every Time I Die, has died at age 48. He collapsed during an independent wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania, on September 5, 2026, and was pronounced dead at a local hospital. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and the broader wrestling community have paid tribute to him, highlighting his dual career as a musician and a respected tag team performer.


