Mars Williams Obituary, American Saxophonist dies at 68
Mars Williams was an American jazz and rock saxophonist. He was a member of the American new wave band The Waitresses from 1980 to 1983, and a member of the British post-punk band The Psychedelic Furs from 1983 to 1989 and again from 2005 until his death in 2023.
- Died: November 20, 2023
- Cause of death: Died of ampullary cancer
Mars Williams, a saxophone player known for his work as a member of the Waitresses and later the Psychedelic Furs, died Monday at age 68.
His hometown newspaper the Chicago Tribune first confirmed Williams’ passing and reported that the cause of death was ampullary cancer. Williams was diagnosed with the rare cancer a year ago.
Mars Williams Cause of death
Williams died of periampullary cancer on November 20, 2023, at the age of 68. He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2022. Williams had played his final concerts with the Psychedelic Furs in October 2023.
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RIP to the great jazz and rock saxophonist Mars Williams – best known as a member of The Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses.
— Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh (@JakeRudh) November 21, 2023
He’ll be greatly missed. 😔 pic.twitter.com/WqjQ8YGFi4
We're heartbroken.
— The Psychedelic Furs (@pfurs) November 21, 2023
Goodbye to the great Mars Williams.
Rest well. 1955 – 2023. pic.twitter.com/tuCALIQOv2
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