Former WCW Champion Big Van Vader posted the following on Twitter tonight, revealing doctors have informed him he has two years left to live.
Vader, real name Leon White, says he has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure as a result of both his football and pro wrestling careers:
@itsvadertime
High school AA College AA member of LA Rams Super Bowl Team. 21 Time World Champion. Best super heavy wt ever. First ever 400lb moon-sault. Who’s da man!
Told by 2.heart Drs at this time that my heart is wore out from footbal&wrestling I have 2 yrs to live , conjestive hesrt failure reality
— Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) November 15, 2016