“Survivor” alums Brad and Monica Culpepper’s son Rex has died. He was 28.
Rex, a former Syracuse University quarterback, died from injuries sustained in a dirt bike accident in Georgia, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Brad, 56, and Monica, 55, have not spoken out about Rex’s death.
Rex’s siblings, Honor and Judge, paid tribute to their brother with a joint Instagram post.
“Oh, our Rex, our biggest brother. You were the center of all Universe’s,” the pair began their statement shared Monday.
“I don’t have the words right now, and I’m not sure I will,” Honor and Judge continued. “But for now, if you knew Rex, even briefly, please comment a memory, so we can read and laugh and cry.”
Rex’s fiancée, Savanna Morgan, whom he got engaged to less than a month ago, also mourned his death in an emotional post.
“No one expects to meet the love of your life and lose them in only 6 short years after meeting,” Morgan said, adding that she doesn’t “regret a single day” in their relationship.
“I’m sure that myself and all of you who cared about him will never truly be able to move on after knowing someone like him,” she continued. “You don’t just meet people like Rex all the time. He was one in a billion.”
Morgan further wrote, “I don’t think this Rex shaped hole inside of me will ever be filled. But seeing how much everyone around him loved him so greatly, makes my heart full.”
Syracuse Football also shared a statement about Rex, noting he beat cancer when he was 20.
“Appearing in 30 games, Rex played football as fierce as he lived life,” the program wrote on social media. “Our hearts are with the Culpepper family & all those who loved him.”
Rex played for Syracuse from 2017 to 2020, during which he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent extensive chemotherapy.
He was declared cancer-free in June 2018.
Rex seemingly inherited his love for football from his dad, Brad. The former NFL defensive tackle played for the Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears before retiring in 2000.
Brad and Monica were both on “Survivor: Blood vs Water” in 2013.
Monica also appeared on “Survivor: One World” in 2012, while Brad was featured on “Survivor: Game Changers” in 2017.
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