Vader Says Doctors Have Given Him 2 Years To Live

Leon “Vader” White says he’s been diagnosed with congestive heart failure and two different doctors have given him two years to live.

Vader says his long, physical career as a football player and wrestler have taken a toll on his heart. Prior to his wrestling career that saw him dominate WCW and Japan in the early 90’s, Vader was also a two-time All-American football player for the University of Colorado. He played a season for the Los Angeles Rams and competed in Super Bowl XIV back in 1980.

He tweeted the following late Monday night, acknowledging “reality.”

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

Longtime rival Mick Foley offered his support to Vader during this difficult time:

https://twitter.com/realmickfoley/status/798539769382928385

Vader will be appearing on Bruce Prichard’s Something To Wrestle With podcast this Friday.

Looks like @itsvadertime this Friday! What do YOU want us to cover about Vader on SOMETHING TO WRESTLE WITH…………….@bruceprichard? pic.twitter.com/rdJluaR55u

— Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard (@PrichardShow) November 15, 2016