Wrestling legend Big Van Vader who has wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), and All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) in the 1990s, has informed his fans that he has less than two years to live.
On November 15th 2016, Vader took it to the twitter and informed his fans that he went to see two heart doctors and they told him he has only two years left to live as his heart was weakened due to his wrestling and football careers.
Told by 2 heart Drs that my heart is wore out Ihave been given less than two yrs to live Iam only now allowing this as part of my reality
— Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) November 15, 2016
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
The 61-year-old wrestler tweeted this sad news to his 32,000 followers. He revealed to everyone that doctors diagnosed him with congestive heart failure.
Congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. Vader told that his years in football and wrestling contributed to his illness. Before joining WCW, 1990, he played two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams in 1978 and 1979. A knee injury forced him to retire.
When the fans came to know about his condition, they were shocked and saddened. Look at some of these tweets
One of my favorites!
Very sad to hear the news about @itsvadertime. One of my all time favorites and who I patterned my style after.
— Chief Attakullakulla (@thechiefatta) November 15, 2016
Best big man!
Poor Vader. To me he will always be the best big man of all time. Someone that's style worked in so many different settings.
— Allan (@allan_cheapshot) November 15, 2016
You are tough!
Sending good vibes to @itsvadertime. You're a tough SoB and if there's anybody that could fight this, it's you.
— Essayevee See (@botch_mechanic) November 15, 2016
Terrible news!
https://twitter.com/callumspring/status/798581789291749380
Vader joined World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment) after WCW, where he became famous in the ring with his high-risk signature move, “The Moonsault”. He’s still wrestling in the independent circuit after leaving the WWE.
Vader, a multiple-time WCW champion and one of the biggest stars in the pre-Attitude Era WWE, should be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame, class of 2017. The hardcore legend Mick Foley said there’s no doubt about it, Vader should be in Hall of Fame, he deserves it.
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/798539769382928385
We understand Vader and his family would be going through a very difficult time, we wish all the best. May Vader prove the doctors wrong.