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

1. "Former 'Mr India' Rex Varghese commits suicide - Hindustan Times". Archived from the original on 31 March 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
2. PTI (22 January 2013). "Former 'Mr India' Rex Varghese commits suicide". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
3. "REX VERGEES e1305088282573". 10 May 2011.
4. "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.
5. "Former Mr India Rex Varghese ends life - The New Indian Express". Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.