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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.

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    Apr 2, 2014 · 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 also contributed to his ...

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    Look back at The Eighth Wonder of the World’s best moments.WWE Network | Subscribe now: http://wwe.yt/wwenetwork-----...

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

    • 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.

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    Learn about the life and career of Andre the Giant, the legendary WWE Superstar who stood 7'4" and weighed 520 lbs. Find out his signature moves, his rivalries, his crossover success, his WWE Hall of Fame induction and more.

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