Big Van Vader: Pro Wrestling Star Dies at 63

Big Van Vader, whose real name was Leon White, was an American professional wrestler. Born on May 14, 1955, in Lynwood, California, he played football at the University of Colorado.

He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and became a wrestling star in Japan, where he held the IWGP Heavyweight Championship three times. He also won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship three times and wrestled for the WWF. He was known for his size and his moonsault.

He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022. Vader died of pneumonia in Denver on June 18, 2018, at age 63.

Achievements: WWE Hall of Fame (2022), 12-time world champion.

Birth: May 14, 1955 - Lynwood, California.

Profession: Professional wrestler.

Interesting Facts: He weighed about 450 pounds at his peak.