TIL that when Andre the giant passed away there was no ... - Reddit
2023年9月2日 · First, there was no crematorium in Paris that could fit his body (he was 555 pounds at death). A 300 pound custom-made oak casket was built for him, but flights to the U.S. had to be repeatedly juggled around because the cargo holds on most airplanes couldn't fit …
André “The Giant” Roussimoff (1946-1993) - Find a Grave
1993年1月27日 · Andre's last television appearance was on a celebration of twenty years of NWA/WCW wrestling on TBS. Over the years, the effects of acromegaly continued to wear down his body, and Andre died in his hotel room in Paris, …
Few People Know Andre' The Giant Is Buried In North Carolina
Andre’ The Giant, The Eighth Wonder Of The World, Is Buried In Rural North Carolina. André the Giant, a beloved wrestling icon, lived on a 160-acre ranch in Ellerbe, North Carolina, and his memorabilia can be viewed at the Rankin Museum of American Heritage.
Going Ringside Ep. 53: The final days of Andre The Giant
2024年3月13日 · Days after the funeral, in a Paris hotel room, Andre the Giant passed away in his sleep from congestive heart failure. The widespread belief is his untreated acromegaly led to his death.
The Devastating Story Of Andre The Giant - YouTube
2022年10月14日 · His 1993 death also proved a gargantuan loss — both for fans, but even more so for his family. This is the tragic real life story of Andre the Giant.
The Tragic Life Of Andre The Giant - Wrestling Inc.
2022年9月30日 · Andre's friend Jackie McAuley told CBS Sports that she flew out to retrieve his body and accompany him home, with the Giant riding in a jumbo-sized custom casket that she thinks may now...
The Tragic Death of the Iconic Andre the Giant - Sportscasting
2020年6月27日 · In early 1993, Andre the Giant traveled to his home country to attend the funeral of his father. He stayed in Paris to visit with friends and family but on the night of January 27, 1993, he went to sleep and simply never woke up, the result of congestive heart failure.
André the Giant - Wikipedia
André René Roussimoff (French: [ɑ̃dʁe ʁəne ʁusimɔf]; 19 May 1946 – 28 January 1993), better known by his ring name 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. [ 15 ][ 16 ]
WRESTLER ANDRE THE GIANT DIES - Deseret News
1993年1月31日 · Wrestler and actor Andre Rene Roussimoff, known in the ring as Andre the Giant, died of an apparent heart attack while visiting France to attend his father's funeral. He was 46. The 7-foot-4, 520-pounder, a native of France, lived on a ranch in Ellerbe, N.C.
The Tragic Death Of Andre The Giant Explained - Atletifo
2022年12月28日 · Andre the Giant died from Heart Failure on Thursday 28 January 1993 in a hotel in Paris, France. The Frenchman had travelled back to his home country not long after his final match in Japan and was staying in the hotel while returning to …