From Rolling Stone · Daniel Kreps · · 1m
Chuck Varga Dies at 68
GWAR founding member Chuck Varga, known as 'the Sexecutioner,' dies at 68 after battling cancer.
In brief
GWAR founding member Chuck Varga, known as 'the Sexecutioner,' dies at 68 after battling cancer. Chuck Varga, GWAR's founding member who performed as 'the Sexecutioner,' died at 68 after a cancer battle. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Chuck Varga's death
Chuck Varga, a founding member of the shock metal band GWAR who performed as the character 'the Sexecutioner,' has died at the age of 68.
Band member's announcement
GWAR bassist Casey 'Beefcake The Mighty' Orr announced Varga's death and mentioned his cancer battle.
Orr's tribute
Orr wrote Varga passed peacefully with his wife Bambi holding his hand and described him as 'one of a kind.'
Varga's role in GWAR
Varga was an invaluable founding member of GWAR's Slave Pit Inc., designing costumes and artwork for the band.
The Sexecutioner role
Varga assumed the onstage role of 'the Sexecutioner' in 1987 and held it for over a decade.
Legacy and impact
Varga's 'Sexecutioner' track on GWAR's 1995 album and his lasting influence on the band continue.
The main idea
Chuck Varga, GWAR's founding member who performed as 'the Sexecutioner,' died at 68 after a cancer battle.
