Andre the Giant was larger than life, both in a figurative and literal sense. Born André René Roussimoff, the wrestler and actor was affected by a medical condition known as gigantism, which led ...

The man who would become known in wrestling history as Andre the Giant was born in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne on May 19, 1946. He showed signs of "gigantism" at birth, weighing 13 pounds.

Born with gigantism, Andre the Giant stood over 7 feet tall and weighed nearly 500 pounds. His massive size gained him fame and fortune, but it also made everyday life extremely difficult.

André René Roussimoff, popularly known as André the Giant, was a legendary French professional wrestler. Born in 1946, his gigantism led to a remarkable career in wrestling and a role in movies ...

Eventually, that's all Andre The Giant was too. In his prime throughout the late-1970s and early-80s, the still-hefty Andre could perform athletic moves aplenty. He was known for moving around at ...

Robin Wright and Andre the Giant shared a special bond during their days on set of The Princess Bride.

Andre the Giant was 'gentle,' Robin Wright says, and once, he helped warm her up on the set of 'The Princess Bride' with a rather unusual tactic.

Andre the Giant was famous for his incredible ability to consume alcohol, but his co-stars on a film set were left to bear the brunt of its effects.

WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant was a captivating figure – but it wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows for the legend. Flying on a plane became a common issue for the star, producing s… ...

Legendary wrestler Brutus Beefcake, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, has told the story of the day the legendary Andre 'The Giant' went for the world's biggest ever poo on an airp ...

Omos is one of the rising stars in WWE at the moment, and his height has definitely played a major factor in this.

Ever heard of Andre the Giant? Starting from a young age, he developed Gigantism and as he became older, he developed Acromegaly as well.