Chuck Varga, a founding member and vocalist of the heavy‑metal band Gwar, died on Friday at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer.
Varga’s death was announced by Gwar bassist Casey Orr in a statement shared on Facebook. Orr wrote, “Chuck Varga has left this earthly realm. He passed peacefully, his beloved wife Bambi holding his hand.” The post did not provide further details about the circumstances of his passing.
Varga was one of the original members of Gwar, a band that has been a staple of the underground metal scene for decades. His contributions as a vocalist helped shape the group’s distinctive blend of aggressive music and theatrical performance.
While the band has not issued an official statement beyond Orr’s Facebook post, fans and colleagues have expressed their condolences online, celebrating Varga’s legacy within the metal community.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
