Andre René Roussimoff was a French professional wrestler who grew to become one of the largest stars within the ring, both physically, standing at over seven feet tall, and in terms of legendary ...

Even as a child, André René Roussimoff was a sizable fellow ... Given his massive size, Andre had a hard time finding clothes that fit him, and he’s said to have worn a size 26 shoe, and ...

Andre Roussimoff, aka the Gentle Giant, was a professional wrestler with the World Wrestling Federation. He died Jan. 27, 1993, at age 46 from complications of acromegaly, or giantism. Roussimoff ...

from "The Princess Bride" rings a bell? Yes, that's Andre, too. The life of Andre Roussimoff is a myth built from years traveling the globe on the wrestling circuit (and has only increased ...