Leon White Death
Leon passed away on June 18, 2018 at the age of 63 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Leon's cause of death was Heart failure after pneumonia.
When did Leon White die?
June 18, 2018How did Leon White die? What was the cause of death?
Heart failure after pneumoniaHow old was Leon White when died?
63Where did Leon White die? What was the location of death?
Denver, Colorado, United States
Leon White Birthday and Date of Death
Leon White was born on May 14, 1955 and died on June 18, 2018. Leon was 63 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 14, 1955
Date of Death: June 18, 2018
Age at Death: 63
Leon White - Biography
Leon Allen White, (born May 14, 1955) also known by his ring names Big Van Vader or simply Vader, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler. White spent the majority of his career with promotions World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) in the 1990s.
Partially due to years of alcohol abuse and travel, White and his wife divorced in 2007, inspiring him to quit drinking and curtail his travel.
White had double knee replacement surgery, resulting in wound infection, and he was bedridden for six months. Soon after recovering, he passed out during a plane trip to Japan for an autograph session. He was in a coma for 33 days, during which he lost 112 pounds.
In November 2016, White was involved in a rollover car accident that left him unconscious for 35 minutes. Being diagnosed with congestive heart failure, he consulted two heart doctors, who told him he had two years to live. He later received another opinion that was more optimistic. In a March 2017 interview on the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling podcast, White explained that he regretted tweeting about his diagnosis. He stated that he would continue to wrestle and also said that if the tests were proven to be true, he would like to die in the ring.
In May 2018, White went in for heart surgery followed by another to treat an arrhythmia.[58] White died on June 18 after a month-long hospitalization for pneumonia. He was 63 years old. In the months before his death, White was frequently visited and supported by fellow wrestler Sting.
