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Andre's early years were spent in a small town in France, where he experienced the challenges of growing up with a condition known as acromegaly, which led to gigantism. By the age of 14, he stood an impressive 6’6" but faced a stark reality: his parents withdrew him from school to take over the family farm. Although physically capable—able to perform the work of three men—Andre was driven by a yearning for something greater.