Vader is a former WWE star (WWE)
Vader was one of the most incredible big men in the history of professional wrestling. In addition, he was one of the monster heels of the 1990s. WWE announced recently that they will be inducting Vader with a well-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame. The Big Man will be joining The Undertaker for the Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 38 weekend.
According to TMZ, Vader, aka Leon White, died after a two year battle with congestive heart failure. His son was the first one to deliver the news on social media.
“Around a month ago, my father was diagnosed with a severe case of Pneumonia. He fought extremely hard and clinically was making progress. Unfortunately, on Monday night, his heart had enough, and it was his time.”
White also underwent open-heart surgery and appeared to be back on the road to recovery, but after a while, his health began to deteriorate.
Vader will be inducted into the 2022 WWE Hall of Famer class of 2022. Many pro wrestlers have gone to social media and posted their message for Vader.
Big Van Vader was a legendary pro wrestling star. The Big Man won the WCW Heavyweight Champion three times throughout his career. He also performed for NJPW, WCW, WWF, and All Japan Pro Wrestling during the 1990s and 2000s. He is often regarded as one of the greatest super heavyweight wrestlers ever.
Before becoming a wrestler, he excelled in football at the University of Colorado and was even named a two-time All-American. White also played in Superbowl XIV against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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