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Andre the Giant (Paperback, Ed)
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Andre the Giant (Paperback, Ed)
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Andre the Giant is known to millions beyond the boundaries of the
wrestling ring. From his sheer size of 7' 4" and 500 pounds to his
memorable acting role in The Princess Bride, the circumstances of
his life and career ensured him recognition wherever he went. Born
Andre Rousimmof in a small village in France in 1946 (to parents of
average height, as were his four siblings) he suffered from
acromegaly, or giantism, which results in an overabundance of
growth hormones. By the age of seventeen Andre was 6 ' 7", and
continued to grow throughout his life. At the time there was no
treatment and life expectancy for this rare condition was
forty-five. Determined to make the most of his life, Andre looked
for a profession where he could put his size to good use and enjoy
each day as if it were his last. As a wrestler he travelled to
Canada and then to the USA where, under the aegis of Vince McMahon
Sr, he quickly became a superstar, performing to crowds of up to
90,000. Chronicling his life and his phenomenal rise to stardom and
featuring input from many who knew and worked with him, this book
gives readers a unique insight into the man known and loved across
the world as the gentle giant.
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