It is a sad day for the pro wrestling world because The Man They Call Vader has passed away at the age of 63-year-old.

Vader’s family made the announcement via his Twitter profile today. He was an inspiration to all big men and inspired generations after him. Sadly, he never saw his induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame before he passed.

He passed away around 7:25 pm on Monday Night. About a month ago Vader was diagnosed with a severe case of pneumonia and he fought hard but he ended up losing the battle when his heart had enough.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Vader’s friends, fans, and family in this great time of loss. RIP Vader.

It is with a heavy heart to inform everyone that my father, Leon White, passed away on Monday night (6/18/18) at approximately 7:25pm. pic.twitter.com/dP4CNaMuXa — Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) June 20, 2018

Around a month ago my father was diagnosed with a severe case of Pneumonia. He fought extremely hard and clinically was making progress. Unfortunately, on Monday night his heart had enough and it was his time. pic.twitter.com/hJYjumvxjH — Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) June 20, 2018