Andre René Roussimoff was born in France in 1946 and grew to become one of the most recognisable figures in professional wrestling history. His extraordinary size, caused by acromegaly, set him apart from an early age and eventually shaped his entire life. By the time he entered wrestling, Andre was already a natural attraction, combining immense physical presence with surprising agility. He wrestled across Europe, Japan, and the United States, earning the nickname The Eighth Wonder of the World and becoming a central figure in the rise of wrestling as global entertainment.
Outside the ring, Andre became a cultural icon, most famously through his role as Fezzik in The Princess Bride, where his gentle charm contrasted with his intimidating stature. Despite his fame, his life was marked by constant physical pain and the challenges that came with his condition. Andre continued performing long after it became difficult, driven by loyalty to fans and promoters. He died in 1993 at the age of 46, leaving behind a legacy that blended myth, spectacle, and genuine humanity in a way few performers ever have.
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