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André Roussimoff

Biography

André René Roussimoff, best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Roussimoff stood at over seven feet tall, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone, and later resulted in acromegaly. It also led to his being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World"

Birthday

1946-05-19

Place of birth

Coulommiers, France

Death day

1993-01-27