From his early years in France to his shocking drinking feats — including his iconic 116-beer run, here are 10 candid photos remembering the one and only André the Giant.

the Giant once finished 108 beers in 45 minutes. Andre and Jean Christensen were said to be together for a short while, although it’s unclear whether they ever married, and the two had one ...

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.