# Chuck Varga Dies at 68

> GWAR founding member Chuck Varga, known as 'the Sexecutioner,' dies at 68 after battling cancer.
- Title: Chuck Varga Dies at 68 · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chuck-varga-gwar-founding-member-sexecutioner-dead-obit-1235632356
- Author: Daniel Kreps
- Published: 2026-09-26T19:56:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chuck varga, gwar, sexecutioner, cancer, richmond, valhalla
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chuck Varga, GWAR's founding member who performed as 'the Sexecutioner,' died at 68 after a cancer battle.