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Andy "The Butcher" Williams, a professional wrestler and founding guitarist for the metalcore bands Every Time I Die and Atomic Rule, died at age 48 after collapsing at the end of a match in Millvale, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive; the rest of the card was called off. AEW released a statement mourning his passing, calling him a trailblazing musician who successfully transitioned into wrestling. Williams had reportedly spoken about future plans just hours before his death. Tributes poured in across the music and wrestling communities for the multi-talented performer.