Rex Varghese
Rex Varghese (died 22 January 2013) was an Indian bodybuilder who became the first Keralite to win the Mr India title in the 90 kg category in 2007.[1][2][3] He also had Junior Mr India, Mr Kerala, Muscleman of Kerala, Mr Kerala Olympia titles to his credit.
Background[]
He was born to Varghese and Mary in a middle-class family. He became Sub Junior Mr Thrissur at the age of 16. Hailing from Mambra, Koratty, Thrissur.
Career[]
Won the titles,
- Junior Mr India 2001 Jaipur[4]
- Mr India
- Mr Kerala
- Muscleman of Kerala
- Mr Kerala Olympia
He was working as a travelling ticket examiner (TTE) with the Railways. He was unemployed in his last days.
Death[]
Rex Varghese committed suicide in his house at Koratty on 22 January 2013.[5] He was a bachelor.
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 31 March 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ PTI (22 January 2013). "Former 'Mr India' Rex Varghese commits suicide". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "REX VERGEES e1305088282573". 10 May 2011.
- ^ http://asianetindia.com/former-mr-india-rex-varghese-hangs-himself/
- ^ "Former Mr India Rex Varghese ends life - The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.
Categories:
- Indian bodybuilders
- 2013 deaths
- People from Thrissur district
- Sportspeople from Thrissur