
Andy 'The Butcher' Williams, Every Time I Die Guitarist and Pro Wrestler, Dies at 48 After In-Ring Collapse
Andy Williams, known in professional wrestling as 'The Butcher' and in music as the rhythm guitarist for the metalcore band Every Time I Die, has died at age 48. He collapsed during a tag team match at an independent wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 6, 2026. On-site medical staff administered CPR before an ambulance transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The medical examiner is currently investigating the cause of death. Tributes from across the music and wrestling industries highlight his dual career, noting his recent work with the band Atomic Rule and his tenure with All Elite Wrestling (AEW).










