7080 The Life of Andre the Giant, a WWF Professional Wrestling Hero

 Life and Achievements of Professional Wrestler Andre The Giant Andre The Giant was a French professional wrestler and actor known for his massive size and incredible strength. Born in 1946 in Grenoble, France, Andre had a rare medical condition known as acromegaly, which caused him to grow to a height of over seven feet tall and weigh over 500 pounds. Early Life and Career Andre was born Andre Rene Roussimoff to a family of farmers. As a child, he showed signs of his future size and strength, often helping his parents with farm work that required heavy lifting. However, his size also made it difficult for him to attend school, and he dropped out at the age of 14 to work full-time on the farm. At the age of 17, Andre began training as a professional wrestler under the guidance of French Canadian wrestler Edouard Carpentier. He quickly gained fame in Europe for his size and strength, and soon caught the attention of wrestling promoters in the United States. Professional Wrestling Career