Some sad news to pass along, former WWE star Vader has passed away at the age of 63. Vader (real name Leon White) had been battling some health issues for a while now. One of Vader’s children posted the news on Twitter, saying that he passed away on Monday night.
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Here were the Tweets sent out from Vader’s family:
It is with a heavy heart to inform everyone that my father, Leon White, passed away on Monday night (6/18/18) at approximately 7:25pm. pic.twitter.com/dP4CNaMuXa
— Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) June 20, 2018
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. pic.twitter.com/hJYjumvxjH
— Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) June 20, 2018
Rest in Peace, Vader.
We predict (and hope) he will be a member of the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame class.