- Many athletes are larger than life, but one 80s wrestler put new meaning to the term. Sadly, Andre the Giant passed away much too young.
- Andre the Giant (his real name is Andre Rene Russimoff, born May 19, 1946 in Grenoble, France) was a French professional wrestler and actor.
- André the Giant was a true gentle giant. Despite having achieved tremendous success as a wrestler, he remained soft-spoken and humbled by all accounts.
- Born in Grenoble, France, in 1946, Roussimoff "was a beautiful baby," his older brother, Antoine , said in the HBO documentary, "Andre the Giant."
- His parents named him Andre Rene Rousimoff, but we knew him as The Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant.
- McMahon’s first move was to re-brand the giant. No one in America knew who Jean Ferre was. But they could all relate to Andre the Giant.
- His legend continues to inspire and captivate fans around the world, ensuring that the legacy of André the Giant remains larger than life.
- Storybook giants are several stories tall but seldom seem short on shirts or shelter. By comparison, Andre the Giant got shortchanged.
- Andre The Giant's Beer Drinking Myths vs Facts. Truly amazing stories about Andre the Giant's ability to consume beer, wine and mixed drinks en masse.
- Andre The Giant also known as Andrew The Giant (born April 20th 1889) was a French actor, multi-instrumentalist, musician, wrestler, giant, author...