Born with gigantism, Andre the Giant stood over 7 feet tall and weighed nearly 500 pounds. His massive size gained him fame and fortune, but it also made everyday life extremely difficult.

Andre the Giant may have died almost 25 years ago, but special effects artist Trent Taft from New York City is bringing the famed wrestler back to fans in the form of a hyper realistic sculpture.

One persistent urban legend surrounding the WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant is that the anesthesiologist for Andre's 1987 back surgery was unsure of how much anesthetic to give the big man.

Andre the Giant was one of those pro wrestlers whose appeal and fame transcended the wrestling business. Everywhere he went, ...