André René Roussimoff, known as Andre the Giant, was 46 when he died in 1993. His wrestling height was commonly billed as 7 ft 4 in (about 2.24 m), and his weight as 520 lb (about 236 kg). He had a daughter, Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, born in 1979.
How old was Andre the Giant?
Andre the Giant was 46 years old at the time of his death in 1993, according to the Associated Press.
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The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant | $19.95 | Buy on Amazon |
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Andre The Giant: Closer To Heaven | $50.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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How tall was Andre the Giant?
His height was commonly billed as 7 ft 4 in (about 2.24 m). WWE lists that figure on its profile, as does Andre’s official biography. These are publicized wrestling-profile figures, not independently documented measurements.
How much did Andre the Giant weigh?
He was commonly billed at 520 lb (about 236 kg) during his wrestling years. WWE lists that weight, and the Associated Press describes the figure as part of his billing during the 1970s and 1980s. It should not be read as a fixed weight throughout his life.
Did Andre the Giant have children?
Yes. Biography.com identifies his daughter as Robin Christensen-Roussimoff and gives her birth year as 1979.
Andre the Giant’s career legacy
WWE says Andre entered wrestling at 18 and became the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1993. The organization’s 2017 announcement likewise calls him its first-ever inductee.
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A biography to explore
For readers who want a visual account of his life, Box Brown’s Andre the Giant: Life and Legend is a graphic biography published in 2014, as noted by Biography.com.
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