André the Giant’s larger-than-life figure helped launch him to fame, but it also caused him insurmountable pain.
Renowned for his bouts with Hulk Hogan and performance in The Princess Bride, wrestler-turned-actor André the Giant sure lived up to his nickname. In fact, the Frenchman reportedly stood at a colossal 7’4” and weighed approximately 520 pounds when he rose to fame. Sadly, however, the imposing stature that helped him to crack America came at a cost.