Former AEW star Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams dead aged 48 after collapsing in the ring during tag team match

WRESTLER Andy “The Butcher” Williams has passed away at the age of 48. The former AEW star collapsed in the ring during a tag team match in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday night. Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams has died aged 48Credit: Getty Andy Williams’ wrestling career spanned more than a decade Credit: andycomplains/instagram Onsite medical staff immediately administered CPR until emergency medical crews arrived to rush the athlete to hospital. He died in hospital on Sunday morning, TMZ reported citing The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! The Butcher and his partner, The Blade, were battling TME during the Enjoy Wrestling event leading to its sudden cancellation. In a post on X, Enjoy Wrestling wrote: “Andy collapsed at the end of his match this evening. Andy “The Butcher” Williams (left) and his wrestling partner The Blade (right) Credit: andycomplains/instagram Williams reportedly collapsed in the ring on Saturday night Credit: andycomplains/instagram “Our doctors on staff tended to him immediately, administering CPR until the ambulance arrived. “We sent everyone home and are at the hospital now waiting for more information”. The post thanked concerned fans who reached out to offer support. Williams’ cause of death remains unclear. Most read in Sport His pro wrestling career dates back over a decade but he spent the past seven years as one half of The Butcher and The Blade in All Elite Wrestling. Williams also played rhythm guitar in heavy metal band, “Every Time I Die.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now