Chuck Varga, Founding Member of Heavy Metal Band Gwar, Dies at 68
Chuck Varga, a founding member and vocalist of the heavy metal band Gwar, died on Friday following a battle with cancer. He was 68. Gwar bassist Casey Orr announced his death in a statement shared to Facebook, writing, “Chuck Varga has left this earthly realm. He passed peacefully, his beloved wife Bambi holding his hand. […]
Chuck Varga, a founding member and vocalist of the heavy metal band Gwar, has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. According to Gwar bassist Casey Orr, also known as Beefcake the Mighty, Varga passed away peacefully with his wife Bambi holding his hand.
Varga was known onstage as Sexecutioner and contributed to Gwar's theatrical universe through various artistic endeavors, including sculpture, illustration, character design, special effects, and performance. He was also a co-founder of the Richmond art collective Slave Pit Studios.
Gwar publicly revealed Varga's cancer battle in April and organized a blood drive and fundraiser in his honor to help cover his cancer treatment and related expenses.
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