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André René Roussimoff ( French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁəne ʁusimɔf]; 19 May 1946 – 28 January 1993), better known by his ring name André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Dubbed "the Eighth Wonder of the World ", Roussimoff was known for his great size, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormones.
Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: Andre the Giant's outsized appearance helped him become a superstar wrestler and a movie star in 'The Princess Bride,' but the hormonal disorder that caused his gigantism...
Feb 5, 2024 · 36 Larger-Than-Life Facts About André the Giant. Here’s everything you need to know about the wrestler dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World. By Jake Rossen, Mathew Cohen | Feb 5, 2024....
Jun 21, 2021 · As MD Mag notes, the 46-year-old Andre the Giant died in his sleep in a hotel room in Paris on January 27, 1993. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. However, according to Hollywood Reporter, his heart was hardly the only thing wrong with the "Eighth Wonder of the World" at the time.
Look back at The Eighth Wonder of the World’s best moments.WWE Network | Subscribe now: http://wwe.yt/wwenetwork---------------------------------------------...
Actor: The Princess Bride. André René Roussimoff was born in a small farming community in Grenoble, France to Boris and Marian Rouismoff. His parents and four siblings were all of normal size, but André suffered from acromegaly, a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone.
Andre The Giant’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!
Apr 10, 2018 · Andre the Giant: Directed by Jason Hehir. With Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Rob Reiner. A look at the life and career of professional wrestler André Roussimoff, who gained notoriety in the 1980s as Andre the Giant.
From HBO Sports, WWE, JMH Films and Ringer Films comes Andre The Giant, a documentary examining the life and career of one of the most beloved legends in WWE history. The ambitious, wide-ranging...
André the Giant made his wrestling debut at New York City's Madison Square Garden. HowStuffWorks looks at what made him larger than life.
