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The stories about Andre the Giant are just as legendary as the man’s career was. There are the tales of him drinking just about every WWE superstar under the table. Andre’s liver was said to ...
André the Giant, the French professional wrestler and actor sometimes referred to as "The Eighth Wonder of the World," would've turned 70 today. And, given that today is Thursday, what better way ...
Could Andre the Giant, had he lived longer, ... and heart" in a tweet for what would have been Andre's 75th birthday. The early days of their relationship, however, were a little rocky.
The man who would become known in wrestling history as Andre the Giant was born in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne on May 19, 1946. He showed signs of "gigantism" at birth, weighing 13 pounds.
Born with gigantism, Andre the Giant stood over 7 feet tall and weighed nearly 500 pounds. His massive size gained him fame and fortune, but it also made everyday life extremely difficult.
Andre the Giant was larger than life, both in a figurative and literal sense. Born André René Roussimoff, the wrestler and actor was affected by a medical condition known as gigantism, which led ...
Although a number of professional wrestlers have transcended the squared circle to become worldwide stars, few have captivated the public quite like André the Giant.
Hulk Hogan said it’s difficult to explain Andre the Giant’s alcohol-drinking proficiency, but he did his best when telling a pair of epic tales about the late WWE legend.
Andre the Giant was 'gentle,' Robin Wright says, and once, he helped warm her up on the set of 'The Princess Bride' with a rather unusual tactic.
André the Giant's billed height was 7 feet, 4 inches tall. That's 88 inches, or 223.52 centimeters. André the Giant, born André René Roussimoff, was a global ic ...
Andre the Giant met his wife, Jean, in the wrestling business during the early 1970's. They dated for a couple years before marrying. Jean gave birth to Robin in 1979, and split with Andre soon after.