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Mike Williams Says Liver Transplant Made Him Value Life More

Photo: Mike Williams / Instagram   EYEHATEGOD frontman Mike Williams said the support he got after his 2016 liver-transplant surgery made him “appreciate being alive more.”  In a new four-hour interview on the Turned Out A Punk  podcast, Williams spoke about his past battles with heroin addiction, poverty, jail time, and depression.  He said that after nearly dying from liver failure, he realized how many people truly cared for him.  Photo: Mike Williams / Instagram “All the support I got, people saying, ‘Please don’t die,’ I felt that. It was touching,” he shared.  The surgery inspired him to stay sober and focus on living better, though he admits he still drinks occasionally while on tour.  Williams also said his outlook on life has changed and that he no longer wants to live like a “nihilist.”  After recovering, EYEHATEGOD toured for three years until the pandemic hit in 2020.  The band later released A History Of Nomadic Behavior  i...

Former NFL WR Mike Williams' Mysterious Death Sparks Police Investigation

Photo: Instagram/Mike Williams The investigation into the untimely passing of former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams has been launched, according to Olivia George's report in the Tampa Bay Times. Williams, who sustained an injury in a construction accident just last month, has raised concerns among family members. Williams's grandmother and the mother of his daughter alerted Tampa police after hearing rumors of someone supplying him with Percocet, which allegedly occurred on the same day he suffered a cardiac arrest. The Tampa police department has confirmed that the nature of this incident is currently under scrutiny. Meanwhile, the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's office has disclosed that the cause of Williams's death remains inconclusive, pending further investigation. Photo: Instagram/Mike Williams A case summary cannot be released due to the ongoing criminal inquiry. Friends close to Williams have informed the Times that visitors had supplied him with drugs...

Former Buccaneers Star Mike Williams Passes Away at 36 A Look Back at His Football Journey

Photo: Instagram/Mike Williams Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams has tragically passed away at the age of 36, as reported by Spectrum News in Buffalo. The unfortunate incident occurred while he was working at a construction site and sustained injuries in an accident. Williams, originally from Buffalo, had a promising career that began during his college days at Syracuse University. As a true freshman in 2006, Williams showcased his talent by leading the team with 461 receiving yards. His skills earned him recognition as an all-Big East selection in the following season. However, he faced a setback in 2008 when he was suspended for academic reasons. Photo: Instagram/Mike Williams Despite these challenges, in 2009, he had a standout performance with 49 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns before quitting the team due to possible suspension following a car accident. Surprisingly, Williams was still selected in the fourth round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the...