Andy Williams, the founding guitarist of metalcore band Every Time I Die and a professional wrestler, has died. Williams, a former All Elite Wrestling (AEW) wrestler known as "The Butcher," died Saturday night (Sept. 5), hours after collapsing following an independent tag-team wrestling match at Mr. Small's Theatre in Millvale, Pennsylvania, according to TMZ.

"Andy collapsed at the end of his match this evening," Enjoy Wrestling, the event's promoter, wrote on X Saturday. "Our doctors on staff tended to him immediately, administering CPR until the ambulance arrived." A specific cause of death was not immediately available at press time.

Friends, fans, and fellow musicians have shared an outpouring of tributes across social media following the sudden tragic news. Tributes highlighted his immense contributions to both the heavy metal music scene and the professional wrestling industry throughout his dynamic career.

Williams leaves behind a lasting legacy through his influential work with Every Time I Die and his memorable matches in the wrestling ring. The music and sports entertainment communities continue to mourn the untimely passing of the beloved performer.