Renowned Saxophonist Mars Williams Dies at 68 from Ampullary Cancer

Despite His Illness, Williams Continued to Perform with The Psychedelic Furs; His Life to Be Celebrated at a Benefit Show in Chicago

Mars Williams, renowned saxophonist for The Psychedelic Furs and The Waitresses, has died at age 68 from ampullary cancer.
Williams was diagnosed with the rare form of cancer, which affects the digestive system, in December 2022.
Despite his diagnosis, Williams continued to perform with The Psychedelic Furs on their recent co-headlining tour with Squeeze.
Williams was a key figure in the Chicago music scene and also performed with several other notable artists, including Billy Idol, the Power Station, Billy Squier, Ministry, and Jerry Garcia.
A benefit show, Music for Mars: Liquid Soul Benefiting Mars Williams, is scheduled for Nov. 25 at the Metro in Chicago to celebrate his life.