i saw him wrestle in person a lot as a kid. he was like a walking tree.andre was so big that when he passed away there was not a creamatorium in france that could hold his body.they ended up sending him back to the usa and his ashes were spread over his farm in fayetteville,nc. it is said that it took like 2 fifths of jack daniels just to get him buzzing good.he would sit down and drink 40 or 50 beers with supper every night.