AEW wrestler and musician Andy 'The Butcher' Williams dies aged 48

AEW wrestler and musician Andy 'The Butcher' Williams has died aged 48, authorities have confirmed to TMZ.

A representative for Enjoy Wrestling previously confirmed on X that Williams had collapsed at the conclusion of a recent match.

"Andy collapsed at the end of his match this evening," they wrote.

"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.

"Thanks to everyone who helped and has reached out."

Jordan Buckley, a former bandmate of Williams, took to X shortly after the incident and asked the world to 'pray for Andy tonight'.

As per POST Wrestling, eyewitness Rich Fann described what he saw at the scene.

"It was towards the end of the match," Fann wrote. "He seemed to be in a bit of dire straits, they went to a finish, and he was a little wobbly. Andy then went down, and Blade helped him up a bit and then tried to get folks to help.

"Once they saw, both the crew, the paramedics, and the crowd worked in unison. Cleared a path, paid attention to the calls on the mic, and then got him chest compressions, ice, and then the AED. Then they boarded and got him out of there."

UNILAD has reached out to Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office for comment.

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