Mars Williams Death: When Did Mars Williams Die?: American jazz and rock saxophonist, Mars Williams has passed away.

He was a member of the band; The Waitresses from 1980 to 1983, and later became a member of the band; The Psychedelic Furs from 1983 to 1989 and again from 2005 until he died in 2023.

Mars Williams Death: When Did Mars Williams Die?

The Grammy-nominated saxophonist, Mars Williams died at 68 on Monday, 20 November 2023. His death follows a year-long battle with ampullary cancer, a rare form of cancer that affects the bile duct and pancreas.

Williams was first diagnosed with the disease in December 2022, according to a GoFundMe page launched to assist the musician with his medical bills.

His death was confirmed by his family on the musician’s GoFundMe page. Williams’s family has shared the statement below.

Dear friends,

“It’s with great sadness that we send this message to let the many people who loved and supported Mars Williams know that he passed away earlier today after his year-long struggle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends, both in person and around the world, who held him close, and loved him dearly”

“Until the end, Mars’ inexhaustible humor and energy, and his love for music, pushed him forward. As it became clear in late summer that his treatment options were coming to an end, he chose to spend six weeks of the time he had left living as he had since he was a teenager – out on the road performing night after night”

“Those last performances with the Psychedelic Furs will live on with all of the other incredible contributions that Mars has made as a person, and as a musician, and that boundless energy will continue to inspire”

“We’ll be working to plan a celebration of life fitting for someone who was a hero to so many. We’ll send out information about that when possible. Much love, – Mars family & friends”

“We’re heartbroken. Goodbye to the great Mars Williams. Rest well. 1955 – 2023,” The Psychedelic Furs wrote in a post on Instagram on Monday, November 20 along with a photo of his saxophone.

Before Williams joined the Psychedelic Furs, he was a member of the Akron, Ohio new wave band the Waitresses.

He played with The Psychedelic Furs during the late 1980s before reuniting with the band again in 2005 and playing until his death.

Williams performed with several other artists, including Billy Idol, the Power Station, Billy Squier, Ministry, Jerry Garcia, and others.

He was also an active member of Chicago’s underground jazz scene, performing with Boneshaker, NRG Ensemble, and Liquid Soul.