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André René Roussimoff
Andre Rene Roussimoff was a professional wrestler from France, better known as Andre the Giant due to his towering height of 7 feet 4 inches. Andre had a condition called gigantism, which results in excessive growth hormones in the body. His enormous stature led to him being dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world.” He participated in the inaugural
WrestleMania
hosted by WWE, where he faced Hulk Hogan. In 1993, he was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame. He also ventured into acting, playing the role of Fezzik in the film.
The Princess Bride
This photo was captured while Andre the Giant was at a fashion exhibition in Paris.
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