André René Roussimoff
André René Roussimoff (19 May 1946 – 28 January 1993), better known by his ring name André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Roussimoff stood over seven feet tall, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess growth hormone, and later resulted in acromegaly. It also led to him being called "The Eighth Wonder of the World".
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| Full name at birth | Andre Rene Rousimoff
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| Claim to fame | World Champion Pro Wrestler
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| Date of birth | 19 May 1946
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| Place of birth | Grenoble, France
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| Date of death | 27 January 1993
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| Age | 46 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Paris, France
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| Cause of death | Congestive Heart Failure
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| Resting place | Roussimoff Family Ranch Grounds, Ellerbe, Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
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| Occupation | Wrestler/Actor
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| Height | 7' 4" (224 cm)
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| Weight | 513 lbs (233 kg)
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- Funeral services for WWE star "Luna" Vachon will take place at Andre the Giant's North Carolina ranch -- where his ashes were spread 17 years ago -- and TMZ has learned, Luna's ashes will be scattered at the same place. The reason -- we're told Andre was Luna's godfather ... and the two were extremely close. No word on when the scattering is taking place -- but according to sources, Luna's funeral Mass occurred yesterday ... and a private service is in the works today for friends and family. As TMZ first reported, Luna was found dead over a week ago in her Florida home ... where investigators discovered crushed oxycodone pills and a snorting straw.
- Daughter is Robin Christiansen who was born in 1979. Her mother is Jean Christiansen of the Seattle, Washington area.
- He is survived by his one daughter.
- Burial: Roussimoff Family Ranch Grounds Ellerbe Richmond County North Carolina, USA Plot: His ashes are buried under his favorite garden in his North Carolina ranch.
- # When travelling in the Northeastern U.S., he had a specially-equipped van that had a raised ceiling and an oversized couch in it. # He slept diagonally on a king-size bed.
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