in northern Maine include dark-colored sandstone and slate of the Tomhegan Formation in the upper part of the Moose River Group (Boucot, 1961) in Piscataquis
Andre died in his sleep due to heart failure. It was concluded as a congestive heart failure by the doctors in Paris. Congestive heart failure is caused as a result of a pituitary tumor secreting excessive hormones. Also, AndrÃ© chose not to be treated his entire life.
At 7'4 and 500 pounds, Andre the Giant could have been famous for his size alone. His drive, talent and ambition, however, proved to be as big as Andre himself, and the wrestler became legendary for his achievements in and out of the ring. Andre was born Andre Rene Roussimoff in Grenoble, France on May 19, 1946.