Pro wrestler "The Butcher" dies after collapsing at Pennsylvania event
48-year-old wrestler Andy Williams, known as "The Butcher," died following a collapse at a tag-team show near Pittsburgh, with officials still investigating the cause.
Andy Williams, a 48-year-old professional wrestler who performed under the name "The Butcher," died after collapsing during a tag-team event at Mr. Smalls Theater in Millvale, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. The medical examiner has opened an investigation to determine the cause of death. Williams was also known for his involvement in the heavy-metal music scene, earning a following in both wrestling and music circles. Corey Graves, a fellow Pittsburgh-area wrestler who knew Williams personally, said he was "a truly good guy that no one could say a bad word about" and added that Williams had "an awesome presence and brought laughter to every room he was in."