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The city of Buffalo will host a Celebration of Life to honor former AEW star Andy Williams, who recently passed away. Andy Williams (48), known to wrestling fans as The Butcher, passed away on September 5. He collapsed during a match at an Enjoy Wrestling event in Millvale, Pennsylvania. After the on-site medical team administered CPR, they sent him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Tributes poured in from wrestling personalities and fans, and now a Celebration of Life will take place in his memory on Sunday, September 27. Admission is free, and Andy Williams’ family will donate 100% of the proceeds from merch sales to various organizations and charities of their choice. Buffalo To Celebrate The Life Of ‘The Butcher’ Andy Williams The organizer’s announcement read: “Join us for an evening of remembrance, friendship, and celebration. Sunday, September 27 Buffalo River Works 6 PM–11 PM-ish All Ages – Under 16 must be with parent or guardian. Acoustic tributes by: – Stephen Brodsky & Adam McGrath of Cave in – Dan O’Connor & Alan Day of Four Year Strong – Anthony Green – Plus more TBA “Share your favorite stories and memories of Andy. Most importantly, let’s be together and honor the life, love, and friendships he gave us. “Admission is free. Please reserve a free ticket in advance at the button below so we can plan accordingly. Come as you are. Stay as long as you’d like. “Do you have a great story about Andy you want to share? Maybe a pic of you and the big man? We will be playing a video tribute at this event and want to include as many amazing stories and pics as we can – please Email a short video (Under 3 minutes) or pic to [email protected] and we will try to include as many as we can. “Let’s give Andy the send-off he deserves. Hope to see you there.” Read More: AEW Stars Unhappy About ‘Catching Strays’ From Road Dogg’s Tag Team Controversy