Andre The Giant Apr 2026

: André grew up on a farm in Molien, France. By age 12, he was already and weighed over 200 pounds.

and weighing over 500 pounds, his immense stature was the result of acromegaly, a condition caused by an excess of human growth hormone. Early Life and Physical Stature Andre the Giant

André was the first true "final boss" of professional wrestling, remaining undefeated for nearly 15 years in the WWE (then WWF) . : André grew up on a farm in Molien, France