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1. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · André_the_GiantAndré the Giant - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the life and career of André Roussimoff, a French wrestler and actor who was known as "the Eighth Wonder of the World". Find out his achievements, feuds, health issues, death and legacy in this comprehensive article.

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     Andre The Giant Official Trailer (2018) | HBO

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     Andre the Giant: Most Famous Professional Wrestler in the World | Full Documentary | Bio

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3. www.biography.com · athletes · andre-the-giantAndre The Giant - Height, Death & Facts - Biography

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   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...

4. www.youtube.com · watchFULL MATCH - Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant - WWE ... - YouTube

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   Mar 17, 2021 · Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against Andre the Giant in an iconic WrestleMania main event: Courtesy of WWE Network.WWE Network | Subscribe now: ht...

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6. www.mentalfloss.com · posts · andre-the-giant-facts36 Larger-Than-Life Facts About André the Giant - Mental Floss

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   • André’s childhood nickname was Dédé. Before becoming a superstar in wrestling, André René Roussimoff grew up as the middle of five children. Throughout his childhood, André’s sister couldn’t pronounce his name, instead calling him “Dédé.”
   • Samuel Beckett drove him to school. In the 1950s, playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett took up residence in Ussy-sur-Marne in France and commissioned local laborers to construct a cottage.
   • He grew so fast his own parents didn’t recognize him ... When Andre turned 14, he left home to seek employment and opportunities outside the boundaries of his rural farm community in France.
   • but he probably wasn’t as tall as you think. Because wrestling promoters are prone to exaggerating a wrestler’s size, ability, and accomplishments, it didn’t take much for them to latch on to the idea of promoting André as the largest athlete on the planet.

7. www.grunge.com · 181440The Tragic Truth About Andre The Giant's Death - Grunge

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   Jun 21, 2021 · Andre the Giant, the legendary wrestler and actor, died of congestive heart failure in 1993. He refused to treat his acromegaly, a condition that caused his size and health problems, and self-medicated with drugs and alcohol.

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8. www.looper.com · 219903The Tragic Life And Death Of Andre The Giant - Looper

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   Aug 16, 2023 · Considering even the most diehard wrestling fans didn't know this information before, this prompts a fresh examination of the fascinating, inspiring, and tragic life and death of André the...

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   How old was Andre the giant when he died?

   • Andre died at the age of 46 in his native France. Andre the Giant was born as André René Roussimoff on May 19, 1946, in Coulommiers, France. He reportedly weighed 13 pounds at birth. Though billed in wrestling as hailing from Grenoble in the French Alps, Andre actually grew up in the small town of Molien, forty miles east of Paris.

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   How tall was wrestler Andre?

   • Andre's exact height remains unknown. Throughout his wrestling career he was usually described as 7-foot-4, but the world of wrestling is prone to hyperbole. His French passport gave a height in meters that converts to just under 7-foot-2. Some believe Andre may have stood at 7 feet, or possibly up to three inches shorter than that.

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   Is Andre the giant bigger than WWE?

   • In WWE, there have been many Superstars who are larger than others, but Andre the Giant has proven to be larger than WWE itself.

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   When did Andre the giant start wrestling?

   • In 1966 he began wrestling in France under the name Jean Ferré. Andre also wrestled in Japan, where he was known as Monster Roussimoff, before making his way to Quebec in 1971. By 1973, Andre was being billed as "Andre the Giant" and was working with Vincent McMahon Sr. in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (which later became WWE).

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10. www.wwe.com · superstars · andrethegiantAndre the Giant - WWE

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    Andre The Giant’s official WWE Hall of Fame profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights, classic moments and more!