Andy Williams: key obituary facts
Is Andy Williams dead? Yes. Andy Williams died on September 5, 2026, at age 48.
Cause of death: Andy Williams's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Andy Williams known for?
He was an American guitarist and professional wrestler.
More about Andy Williams
Born: 12 December 1977.
Place of birth: Buffalo.
Gender: male.
Occupation: guitarist, rhythm guitarist, professional wrestler.
Nationality: United States.
Also known as: The Butcher, Andrew Williams, Andrew John Williams.
Genres: Metalcore, hardcore punk, Southern rock.
Occupations: Musician, professional wrestler.
Years active: 1998 (1998)–2026 (2026).
Formerly of: Every Time I Die.
Andy Williams, the American metal guitarist and professional wrestler known as The Butcher, died on September 5, 2026, aged 48.
Born Andrew J. Williams in Buffalo on December 12, 1977, he was best known as the former rhythm guitarist for the metalcore band Every Time I Die, a role that placed him at the center of the group’s sound from its early years onward.
Williams also built a parallel career in wrestling, appearing in All Elite Wrestling as The Butcher and teaming with The Blade as part of a tag partnership. He had trained for professional wrestling in Ontario before a knee injury redirected him toward guitar, and he remained active in both music and wrestling over the course of his career.