Obituary of André the Giant

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André the Giant

André Roussimoff (born May 19th, 1946 in Coulommiers, France) was a Wrestler who was best known for being a French professional wrestler and later an actor. André died on January 28th, 1993 and his death was reportedly due to congestive heart failure. He was 46 years old when he passed away

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André the Giant Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Roussimoff, André
    • Common Name: André the Giant
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Coulommiers, France
    • Birth Date: May 19, 1946
    • Age: 46 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Andre, Dédé, The Gentle Giant, The French Giant, Québec, Le Géant Ferré
    • Occupation: Wrestler
    • Nationality: French
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Purple (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    André's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: André René Roussimoff
    • Father: Boris Roussimoff (1907-1993)
    • Mother: Mariann Roussimoff Stoeff (1910-1997)
    • Brother(s):
      • Jacques Roussimoff
    • Sister(s):
      • two
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?
    • Daughter(s):
      • Robin Christensen-Roussimoff

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 28 1993 at age 46
  • Place: Paris, France
  • Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
  • Interment: ashes were scattered at his ranch in Ellerbe, North Carolina, United States

Category Tags:

WrestlerFrench Born on May 19th Born in 1946 Died in 1993Died at age 46Died from Congestive heart failure

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
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