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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Rex Varghese committed suicide in his house at Koratty on 22 January 2013.[5] He was a bachelor.
References edit
- ^ "Former 'Mr India' Rex Varghese commits suicide - Hindustan Times". Archived from the original on 31 March 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ PTI (22 January 2013). "Former 'Mr India' Rex Varghese commits suicide". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "REX VERGEES e1305088282573". 10 May 2011.
- ^ "Former Mr. India Rex Varghese hangs himself | Kerala Latest News | Kerala Breaking News | Kerala Latest Headlines | Latest Kerala News | Health | Women | Business | NRI | IT | Sports | News Breaks | News". Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- ^ "Former Mr India Rex Varghese ends life - The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.