Leon ‘Big Van Vader’ White has passed away at the age of 63 years old.
The WWE legend’s son, Jesse White, announced the sad news on Twitter, writing:
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.
Jesse added:
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 was diagnosed with congestive heart failure back in November 2016, however he continued with his wrestling career; participating in a number of shows in Japan during April 2017.
After his diagnosis, White announced he had just two years to live, stating:
Told by 2 heart Drs that my heart is wore out. I have been given less than two yrs [sic] to live. I am only now allowing this as part of my reality.