In January 1996, a man entered the WWF to forever change the perceptions of heavyweights in professional wrestling. A career spanning nearly 30 years saw Vader endear himself to the hearts of ...

Former WWE wrestler Vader, whose real name was Leon White, has died after a two-year-battle with congestive heart failure. His son, Jesse White, broke the news via Twitter Wednesday morning, saying ...

WWE and WCW legend Vader — also known to audiences as Big Van Vader — died Monday after a battle with pneumonia. The professional wrestler, whose real name was Leon White, was 63. White’s son posted ...

World Wrestling Entertainment star Leon White, better known as Vader, died Monday night at the age of 63. On Twitter, White's son confirmed news of his father's passing. "It is with a heavy heart to ...

What’s that? (Big Van) Vader was an excellent addition to the WWF roster in 1996 and had several big main event matches over the coming years? It’s true, he did, but Vince McMahon’s impatience scuffed ...