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André the Giant
May 19, 1946 – January 28, 1993
French professional wrestler and actor (1946–1993)
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André René Roussimoff, known professionally as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor. Dubbed "the Eighth Wonder of the World", Roussimoff was known for his great size, which was a result of gigantism caused by excess human growth hormone.
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- Birthday · May 19
- Anniversary · January 28
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