It was announced that former World Heavyweight Champion, Vader (real name Leon White) passed away last night at the age of 63 due to a severe battle with pneumonia and many of his wrestling friends and colleagues have taken to social media to pay their respects to the international wrestling superstar (NOTE: WrestleZone will update this post throughout the day):
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/1009460259772096517
So sad to hear of the passing of Leon White, Vader. Leon was so far ahead of his time. R.I.P. Leon
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) June 20, 2018
RIP BIG MAN. ?#Vader pic.twitter.com/x55ovH1xAB
— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) June 20, 2018
Rest In Peace Vader?? https://t.co/oEDRknKVoW
— Lina Fanene (@LinaFanene) June 20, 2018
RIP Vader
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) June 20, 2018
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