The football world is in shock after news broke that former quarterback Rex Culpepper has sadly passed away. The ex-Syracuse quarterback was known for his strength, leadership, and inspiring cancer story.
28-year-old Culpepper died over the weekend from injuries suffered in a Georgia dirt bike accident.
His death comes after his engagement to Savanna Morgan, making the news even more heartbreaking.
Culpepper’s fiancée, Savanna Morgan, confirmed the passing in a heartbreaking post on Instagram on Monday, less than a month after the couple shared the news of their engagement on social media, with photos of Culpepper dropping down to one knee and Morgan showing off the ring.
“No one expects to meet the love of your life and lose them in only 6 short years after meeting,” Morgan wrote in the post, which featured images and videos of Culpepper. “Rex didn’t always believe in soulmates but towards the end he told me that he didn’t realize what having a soulmate felt like until we felt like extensions of each other.
“And one thing about us is that we lived every single day like it was our last. We did every little thing that we set our minds to, between learning new skills and hobbies, and traveling to new places, there was never any free time with us and not a moment spent apart. I dont regret a single day in our 6 years.
“You made six years feel like a lifetime Rexy.”
Culpepper had been diagnosed with testicular cancer in March of 2018 and underwent extensive chemotherapy.
He famously played in Syracuse’s spring game that season and came into the game in the final drive that resulted in Culpepper leading his team to a touchdown.
He was declared cancer-free in June 2018.
His legacy will live on. People will remember his fight, they will remember his spirit, and they will remember the way he never backed down, no matter the challenge.
For many, Rex Culpepper was more than a quarterback, he was a symbol of resilience. He showed what it means to keep going, even when life gets hard.
Rest in peace, Rex!
