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Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams Dies After Wrestling Match Collapse
Andy Williams was a musician and professional wrestler known as The Butcher.
He collapsed after a wrestling match in Pennsylvania.
Doctors gave him CPR and took him to a hospital.
He died at age 48.
Officials have not yet said what caused his death.
The wrestling event was stopped after the emergency.
Williams played guitar in the band Every Time I Die.
He had also started a new band called Atomic Rule.
Fans, wrestlers and All Elite Wrestling shared tributes to him.
Andy Williams collapsed at the end of a tag-team match during an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania.
Doctors administered CPR before Williams was taken to a hospital by ambulance, where he died at age 48.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death, but no cause has been released.
Williams wrestled as The Butcher alongside Jesse Guilmette, known as The Blade.
Williams was a founding member of Every Time I Die and had recently formed the band Atomic Rule.
- Who
- Andy Williams, a musician and professional wrestler known as The Butcher.
- What
- He collapsed after a tag-team wrestling match and later died at age 48.
- Where
- Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania.
- When
- Saturday night; the articles do not specify the year.
- Why
- The cause of death has not been released; the medical emergency occurred at the end of his match.
Key facts
- Age
- 48
- Wrestling name
- The Butcher
- Tag-team partner
- Jesse Guilmette, known as The Blade
- Event
- Enjoy Wrestling
- Venue
- Mr. Smalls Theatre, Millvale, Pennsylvania
- Medical response
- Doctors administered CPR before an ambulance took Williams to a hospital
- Cause of death
- Not released pending further examination and autopsy results
Quotes
All Elite Wrestling
Professional wrestling promotion that issued a statement mourning Williams
“All Elite Wrestling is saddened to learn the passing of Andy Williams, aka The Butcher. A trailblazing musician with EITD and Atomic Rule, Williams made a successful transition into the world of professional wrestling and was incredibly respected by his peers both in and out of professional condolences. Go out to Williams' family, friends and fans.”
wionews.com
Social media user
Fan who posted an online tribute to Williams
“I was blessed with a chance to go on tour a few years back alongside every time I die. I have no idea why I felt inclined to film this particular night, but I'm glad I did. Thank you Andy for helping shape my musical taste for the rest of my life.”
wionews.com
Sources
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