# Death of wrestler and musician Andy Williams > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-wrestler-and-musician-andy-williams > Updated: 2026-09-08T21:47:38.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 3. Andy Williams, a professional wrestler known as ‘The Butcher’ and a musician with the band Every Time I Die, died at age 48 following a medical emergency during an Enjoy Wrestling event at the Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania. Initial reports indicated that Williams collapsed during a tag-team match alongside Jesse ‘The Blade’ Guilmette. On-site medical staff performed CPR and used an AED before he was transported to Allegheny General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. While early reports suggested symptoms consistent with a cardiac event, the official cause of death remains pending an autopsy by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Millvale Borough Police reported that Williams struck his head on a ring post during the match. While authorities stated there were no visible signs of trauma or indications of foul play, Kurt Hackimer, co-owner of Enjoy Wrestling, previously noted that Williams hit his head on the floor and was initially conscious but unresponsive before his condition deteriorated. Tributes have been issued by various figures in the wrestling and music industries, including All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH), the latter of which held a 10-bell salute during tapings in Jacksonville, Florida. A public celebration of life is scheduled for September 27 at Buffalo River Works in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. The event will feature acoustic musical tributes from artists including members of Cave In, Four Year Strong, and Anthony Green. Williams’ widow, Hana DeVore, has expressed gratitude for the support from fans and colleagues. ## Claims - Andy Williams was 48 years old at the time of his death. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Williams was a musician for the hardcore band Every Time I Die. (corroborated by 3 sources) - AEW President Tony Khan opened a Ring of Honor taping with a 10-bell salute to honor Williams. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Williams wrestled for AEW and ROH as part of the tag team Butcher & Blade. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Millvale Borough Police reported no visible signs of trauma or foul play regarding Andy Williams' death. (single source) - On-site medics believe Williams suffered a cardiac event. (single source) - Enjoy Wrestling co-owner Kurt Hackimer stated Williams collapsed at ringside and hit his head during a match. (single source) - The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the death of Andy Williams. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Andy Williams, AEW wrestler and musician, dies at 48 Wrestler and musician Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams has died at 48 after a medical emergency during a match in Pennsylvania. AEW and ROH have issued tributes, and a memorial is planned for late September. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andy-williams-aew-wrestler-and-every-time-i-die-guitarist-dies-at-48 ### 2026-09-08: Enjoy Wrestling co-owner clarifies details of Andy Williams' death Enjoy Wrestling co-owner Kurt Hackimer clarified details surrounding the death of Andy Williams, who collapsed at ringside during an event. An official cause of death is pending autopsy results. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enjoy-wrestling-co-owner-clarifies-details-of-andy-williams-death ### 2026-09-06: Andy Williams, known as ‘The Butcher’, dies at 48 after wrestling collapse Wrestler and musician Andy Williams, known as ‘The Butcher’, has died at 48 after collapsing during a match in Pennsylvania. He was a former AEW star and guitarist for Every Time I Die. 40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wrestler-andy-the-butcher-williams-dies-after-collapsing-in-pennsylvania --- Cite as: Death of wrestler and musician Andy Williams. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-wrestler-and-musician-andy-williams