Answers About His Growth Disorder
Spending some time wrestling in Japan in 1970, André would get more than a few wins under his belt in the country. It was in this time that he learned about the condition he has, known as acromegaly. An adult form of gigantism, the disorder stems from the overproduction of growth hormone, leading to larger (and more pronounced) features. Few people know how painful it was for him, albeit that most just looked at the advantage it gave him in his profession.
Answers About His Growth Disorder
As a result of the latter, he didn’t opt for corrective surgery, knowing well that it could shorten his lifespan. Affectionately known as “Monster Roussimoff” by his early fans, he was eventually named tag team champion and three years later, he would officially become “The Giant” as his career started progressing into the US.
André The Dad
Although many might have assumed that André’s acromegaly condition might mean he was sterile, he actually fathered a daughter in 1979, to whom he left his entire estate when he died. Born Robin Christensen Rousimoff, she never got to spend a lot of time with her father, particularly as he was living somewhat of a gypsy lifestyle as part of his career, and her parents were never conventionally together. In her early teens, Robin was offered a last chance to meet with him on her own but backed out at the last minute, as she didn’t want to venture too far from her mom. In hindsight, this would be the last opportunity she would get to spend time with him.
Andre The Dad
