ANDRE THE GIANT Final Resting Place, Ranch & MUSEUM Ellerbe

[@jonrudd4733]

Worked as a Deputy Sheriff there in Richmond Co. (Ellerbe) for several years. Andre's house was right before where you stopped to look at the barn, which is where Frenchy lived. You'd see André and Frenchy around town all the time. After André passed away, I would go visit Frenchy at the ranch and have a cup of coffee. Great guy. The inside of Andrés house was normal other than the shower and tub. His tub was a jacuzzi.

[@Nirotix]

It's quite sad that Andre had to endure so much pain with his condition. On top of that, people starring etc. even to the extreme of silly frat boys tossing empty beer cans at his head to get a rise from their disgusting behavior. Good on the police for arresting and charging them that day verses Andre. 👍

[@bradstoner7226]

I grew up in that area as a child and have been to that museum many times. It is first class with excellent displays of local history. Dr. Rankin traveled the world and had vast collections of taxidermy animals from all over the world, fossils, minerals, Indian artifacts, local historical items, civil war artifacts, etc. Just a wonderful collection and museum. My father lived a few miles west of Ellerbe many years ago and we'd drive over to the Food King to grab groceries. One time, Andre came in with Frenchy. It was cold and he was wearing a fur flap cap. You could see his head well above the isles from many isles away. Little kids were flocking around him wanting his autograph and he was so kind and friendly to everyone in the store. We drove past his ranch off Hwy. 73 west of town all the time. That area is simply beautiful with rolling hills, hardwood forest and I've heard that Andre fell in love with the area because it reminded him of his birth place in France. Ellerbe is a classic small-town USA with kind hearted people and good simple living. There is a grocery store, a local owned pharmacy, several convenient stores, a couple garages, 2 or 3 restaurants, a hardware store, couple of barber shops, post office, several antique stores, a laundry mat, feed store, fish market and of course....a Family Dollar and a Dollar General which are more recent additions. Pretty much everything needed for everyday life in rural America. I can see why Andre loved this little town and the locals loved him. Ellerbe also was home to NASCAR and racing legends Benny Parson and John Sears. If you ever come to Ellerbe, stop in at Berry Patch off HWY 220 near Ellerbe for local vegetables, ice cream, etc. then go over to the Dixie Burger for good plate lunches or sandwiches or if your taste is for a little fancier menu there is Ellerbe Springs Inn just up the road off Hwy 22 north beside the rest stop. Be sure to visit the antique stores to which Ellerbe was once known for. Then before you leave you need to visit the Rankin Museum, its a world class museum with many rare and excellent displays. You can't go wrong in Ellerbe!

[@crush41gb]

So happy you got to go out there and take us along. Loved seeing Andre's memorabilia in the museum and the ranch. If it wasn't for his A&E Biography, I wouldn't have known he was from Ellerbe. I really hope they do something for him. For his family, fans and the town. :)

[@Paul_Yates]

Andre was a boss in the pro wrestling world, Vince looked after him that’s for sure.

[@aaronking7326]

Really?

[@chrisblester37]

Vince looks after Vince he needed Andre more than Andre needed him .and I bet he made more money out of the Boss than the Boss made .Vince Sr made Andre And Jr destroyed him those matches with the warrior were just disrespectful when he new Andre was finished he just cashed in till he could no longer work then let him go .he wouldn't have appeared on WCW if he was under contract with the wwf. And then the hall of fame induction was just away of making more money out of him for free .they should be paying his daughter every year a tidy sum for using his likeness and name .

[@treyjohnson4035]

His ashes are on his farm,left to his only child,she has the farm

[@lalani888ARTblue]

​@@chrisblester37That's so heartbreaking...What is wrong with people??? 💔

[@lalani888ARTblue]

​@@treyjohnson4035I'm very happy to hear that his daughter still owns it 💌

[@CuteFluff8]

Exactly! The town definitely needs to invest in a statue to honour Andre. 💁🏼‍♀️❤️

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

Andre the giant touched alot of hearts, this series was very touching .Yes the town needs a statue it would truly make a difference.

[@joyceelms8539]

Hi

[@brandonbaldwin4535]

Lol I live right around the corner from his ranch. I was born in Rockingham NC and its 15 minutes away from ellerbe NC. My grandparents passed away and I inherited their ellerbe home which is a jump skip and hop from his ranch. Ellerbe is a small peaceful town with lots of history and I love it here. We call it our own little Mayberry. Just like the little peaceful town on the Andy Griffith show. Lol. I'm proud of it and love that we had a world wide famous giant wrestler Andre the giant and he called ellerbe his home also.

[@isaacwhite9255]

Man you were in my neck of the woods! I used to live Ellerbe and now live just a few minutes down the road in Hamlet! I am a part time Historical consultant for the museum and I also sell my Native American crafts in the museum. Interesting story about the cutout, my ex-girlfriend used to work in a graphics department and she remembered her and her brothers working on that Andre the Giant cut out that stands in the museum!

[@user-kd7fs6lr3z]

My husband traveled through Ellerbe a lot during that time and actually talked with Frenchy after Andres death. Naturally he was very upset. My husbands cousins wife was one of the nurses that took care of Andre. I went through Ellerbe on my way to Asheboro until the new Highway 220 was built. I will have to make a special trip to the museum.

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan & Jah, great to see you little buddy. Oh my, I couldn't get over the size of Andre's clothes. Lovely seeing Andre's own home photos at Christmas, they seem more special. Well, I think that's the perfect place for Andre's ashes to have been scattered, the place where he loved. Great vlog Jordan.

[@rickbest6369]

Thank you for this one. I live about 23 miles from this town

[@kevinlewis3029]

I always felt sad for Andre the Giant I thought he must have been lonely being such an unusual person, I'm glad i saw your film he looked like he had a good life surrounded by people who loved him. He's gone now but he will not be forgotten for all the entertainment he brought to the world. RIP Andre thanks for all the great childhood memories.

[@maryamalfayed223]

I will always and forever be a huge fan of Andre the Giant! ❤️

[@mariaday712]

Great vlog. I didn't know that much about Andre. Thank you for telling us his story. I hope he rests in peace. Thanks for bringing us along with you. I enjoyed it. Stay safe and take care.

[@mrs6968]

I love how you shed such a bright light on this town and what it has there

[@thebangkokconnection4080]

Andre was slow and movement compromized but gave us years of entertainment, hats off to the giant, RIP.

[@Lucy00682]

Thank you so much for sharing your visit to Andre's place.

[@esliet]

Wow Andre , remember him so well. I always heard he was such a good guy

[@brandonlee6158]

Never knew you came to Ellerbe. I am here now and proud to call Ellerbe home! It would have been great to meet you and ask you some questions about your channel here! Especially with you being. A star yourself now!! Hate we missed you I could have showed you some great great history spots in and around Ellerbe glad you got to come thru please come back and see us

[@lalani888ARTblue]

Having seen this beautiful place just now ..I would so love to move there. Looks like a little piece of heaven 💚🇨🇦💌

[@scottbiddle3967]

Always loved André. He was such a good person. Thanks for such a good show!

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY, JORDAN & JAH What's up.... YEAH, Andre the Giant was my overall favorite Wrestler of all time and one of the frist Wrestling match I have every seen back in 1973 or 74 when I was 12 yrs old in Connecticut I can't remember who else was wrestling that night but I'll never forget shaking his massive hand and wish I had asked for an Autograph but was glad to have meet him OK take care stay safe and see you on the next adventure

[@marcusvonmaximus8071]

So sad they let his ranch just decay. He really built the place up, and to see it just ignored is a shame.

[@redsdawn246]

Great vlog. Andre was such a larger-than-life personality. I agree - the town should put up a memorial to let people know the history.

[@loriepostlewaite162]

I agree

[@Hamigal]

Was blessed to see Andre wrestle Ernie Ladd in the Olympic Auditorium in LA in 1974. Got to put my hand up against his hand. Will never forget that experience.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thats awesome

[@becky8668]

Andrea was also in the movie called The Princess Bride. He did an amazing job as the gentle giant in that movie. I love that movie. Also Andrea was and will always be known as gentle giant. it is sad that he is no longer with us.he was great man and amazing wrestler. Rip Andrea you will be in our hearts forever

[@hectorlopez1069]

Billy Crystal talked about how he loved working with Andre in the movie.

[@kamijenkins4202]

This is such a nice video. I live three houses down from ATG house and two houses down from Frenchy's place, the AFJ Ranch!! It has always been nice to tell people that. Andre was a great wrestler and friend to all and Frenchy was a wonderful worker/ranch hand and friend to everyone. R.I.P. to them both.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

So cool!

[@lalani888ARTblue]

​@@DazewithJordantheLionCan't help but wonder who owns the ranch now. Andre sure found a beautiful spot....So beautiful. I wonder if anyone is going to give the land some TLC. That would be sincerely appreciated by the many 💚💌🐂♉

[@bonniebrown6960]

I would like to see the inside of his house too. I remember him wrestling the Free Birds in Athens GA. at the J&J center in the early 80's. That's awesome that they have a museum for him. I wonder if the building where they used to filmed the wrestling matches in Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday evenings is still there ? Thank you Jordan for taking us along. RIP Andre the Giant.

[@nikkiremeur2644]

As an avid wrestling fan since early 80s going to the Sportatorium etc.. I adored Andre is was the 8th wonder of the world.. He was an incredibly sweet man..

[@josemontano7767]

This was a nice video I’m going to visit this museum the next time I’m in NC.

[@ellenkortes6420]

Thank you so much for this one, Jordan 😁 Andre was always my favorite wrestler and his Bigfoot was the stuff of my nightmares! LOL his final resting place is peaceful but I was saddened by the barn 😞 thanx again 👍✌

[@stumphole8217]

I grew up in Ellerbe, Andre would be seen often, he was just another guy in town, thats why he liked it

[@lalani888ARTblue]

I believe it...He had to travel so much and I'm only too certain that he loved to just hang out at home. God bless him💌

[@morgan426]

merci pour ce reportage je suis français comme andré .et merci au fan américain de l honorer encore aujourd hui . rip andré

[@cookingwiththekidd2200]

Loved Andre the Giant. Thanks for the tours Jordan

[@dennisbrayboy4089]

Hey brother this is ur Lumbee Indian friend here did u see our name on the poster u no I’m so glad u did this I am like a hour away from there I comment u a lot about Elvis u do a great job man

[@melodyman5633]

I NEVER KNEW ABOUT AN ANDRE THE GIANT MUSEUM…….AND I AM ONE OF HIS BIGGEST FANS………IM LEAVING NEW YORK SOON AND MAKING THE TRIP TO NORTH CAROLINA FOR SURE. I KNOW ILL GET THERE AND ITLL SAY “Andre The Giant museum, closed to the public”, after a 10 hour trip, my luck.

[@_CoolHandLuke_]

Thanks Jordan! Ive been an Andre fan all my life. I seen him at WrestleMania 3 but never got to meet him. I was 10 years old and Wrestling was my life! This vlog means alot to me. Thanks SO MUCH man!

[@ministrydrummer]

I was at WM3 too.

[@syreetaabney6968]

love the tour Jordan what a great video keep up the good work.

[@marthaturki2262]

Another awesome video! I am in total agreement with you Jordan that town should have something to recognize The Giant!

[@Day-ZDuke]

Really cool to see this stuff man, appreciate it!! Such an amazing man Andre was

[@reneefranz7540]

Thank you for doing this. You pick the coolest landmarks. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@elobrien1975]

Andre was awesome. My uncle wrestled in the north east in the 70s and got family members including me complete wrestling fans. I feel bad for today's younger fans that missed out on the 80s wresting stars. I never got to see Andre in person at a match but I did get to see Randy Savage in Worcester Mass in the 80s. Getting to see the first Wrestlemania on early Pay Per View was a childs dream! Nice video, thanks for showing Andre !

[@loriharris1215]

Very nice footage. Thank you for sharing this. Andre was apart of my childhood and many others. The town should have something stating he lived there, you’re right it would draw more attention and attraction to it.

[@Bob-jg3vq]

Excellent vlog. You really do go to some very cool places!

[@rogersmith8542]

Yeah I Loved Him Too,He Was My Favorite Wrestler;The Hulk Had Nothing On Him,Even Though The Hulk Was Secondary To Him🏆

[@karentarr8930]

Loved Andre such an incredible person 🤩thanks for finding all his wonderful things and sharing with us🥰

[@debbieclark7031]

The Andre museum is wonderful. I'm so glad you Vlog this. Jackie's stories were so fun to hear. Everyone should put Ellerbe NC on their list of places to see.

[@bettystallard3601]

Wonderful to see Jah. Really enjoyed these vlogs on Andre. Thank you Jordan

[@kateschroth3304]

Give Jah, a hug and a kiss for me. Great Vlogs! You do an excellent job!

[@denisebrowning2743]

I spent lots of years watching and buying all the WWF wrestlers. Me being the mom l loved Macho Man!!! Great group of people. Thanks my Friend

[@joefowler3727]

All the big guys that came after Andre the Giant couldn't relate to how strong he was and there for that makes Andre Giant the greatest wrestler of all time rest in peace Big fella

[@wadeburba]

I will be driving through there tomorrow and also visiting Mae Young and the Fabulous Moolah in Columbia SC this weekend ... great history of wrestling in that area. Great video btw, you do great work!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Yep, I stopped there too

[@QuinceyG]

The last two Vlogs have really made me nostalgic. I adored Andre. He was hilarious in The Princess Bride :)

[@lisaberg1853]

Grew up in the 70's watching Sat morning wrestling. Loved it. Lived in Orlando, home of the Eddie Graham Sports Stadium. Thanks for posting this video!

[@harlowjademermaid1882]

i drove through Ellerbe back in the day JUST to stop there! We ended up getting lost & never even made it. :( So thank you for going, Andre would've been proud!! He was a national treasure.

[@jjdogfather5604]

Thank you for sharing this. I live several hours from here and was aware Andre has a farm here but did now know about the museum so I will be planning to visit real soon.

[@linapagliari8003]

Great vlog on Andre the giant a great wrestling legend gone too soon rip😔🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@ellennewth6305]

I know Andre did many exciting things in his life. But my favorite will always be his performance as Fezzik in "Princess Bride!" No one could have played that role better! Thanks for showing us this special place dedicated to his memory. Awesome vlog, Jordan!

[@Barbie_All_The_Way]

That's actually how I know Andre. I didn't grow up watching wrestling

[@donallmccrudden4812]

His childhood hometown is a nice place. It's only about 40 miles east of paris. Maybe an hours drive or so👍

[@jeffjohnson4015]

Thanks for the tour, they have some very nice items on Andre, you are right they should put up some kind of statue or billboard of him so it shows people he was from there. As always it was very nice to see Mr. Jah again.

[@jon-dyreewing]

He wasn't from Ellerbe..

[@snoopy1965]

Thank you so very much for the utubes you do. I am so grateful for them.

[@ilanarhian]

Yes, they definitely should put up a sign! People would be more likely to stop and spend money in the town then.

[@stevensanders1270]

Thank you Andre the giant for the greatest match of all time, "Andre the giant vs. Hulk hogan.. we love you and we miss you giant. May you go now and rest in peace giant 🙏

[@raulrios-vx5jh]

Andre you are the best in the world 🌍🌎

[@hectorlopez1069]

He chose a beautiful ranch in North Carolina. He loved living in a ranch with his Animals.

[@ericletford1178]

Thanks for showing this Jordan big fan of your channel and of Andre The Giant

[@ignaciosanchez8292]

Great focus on Mr. Rousimoffs memorabilia. What I personally would have particularly given detail to were his Action figs. I am from 1977 and when I first saw Andre...I since then became his fan and have a collection dedicated to him to this day. Viva Andre.

[@billstrikesback]

Two great videos on Andre Jordan, thank you :)

[@Nomah1979]

There were certain wrestlers that didnt need the belt...Roddy Piper, Mr Perfect, Andre, Shawn Michaels, Rick Rude ...they could either work or knew and understood phycology and knew how to get heat...I was always mad that Roddy didnt get the world title in the WWF...it wasnt until some years later I realized he didnt need it.

[@darlenehenry1742]

I live in Charlotte NC I really need to go see his museum some day . And you right they need to put a statue for him there . Hi Jah 💙

[@hectorlopez1069]

A statue would be nice.

[@KimberlyWEllis]

A statue would be so nice. Also, under the welcome to Ellerbe sign, you could put a sign that has, also the retirement home of Andre the Giant.

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Amazing 👏 ill be watching all your wrestling vids throughout Mania season..bout to watch Mania III so this is a good way to start it!!

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

This is why you are the BEST youtube Vlogge - Another GREAT vlog by Daze with Jordan the Lion! Thank you Jordan

[@1972BRJ]

Thanks for sharing this! I've lived here in NC for nearly 50 years and did not know this! Ellerbe is just a few miles south of me.

[@dcricket1]

That was great! Throughly enjoyed that one!! I was a pre-teen here in Lubbock when the wrestling circuit was major big. Used to be held in the Fair Park Coliseum at the fair ground. We had ringside seats right beside the “good guys” entrance every Wednesday night. Those chairs were metal folding chairs often grabbed and used for other things! I’ve see hits that caused sweat to fly out of the ring and cover rows of people. As a kid I was like why are my parents taking me to watch these men in their underwear try to kill each other? I’ve had their hands on my shoulder as the walked in to make a small turn to the stage and run into them coming out of the restroom. They were all nice and smiling to a little kid. Those were the days of Terry Funk Sr., Terry Funk Jr., Ricky Romero and more than I can remember. Saw Andre a few times later on. I’m only 5’ tall and he was massive!

[@follkiej]

Well done Jordan! Thank you!!

[@denisesnider1939]

Thank you for showing this....To bad they are taking down the barn

[@loriepostlewaite162]

Oh wow you’re so lucky to get to see that I would love to go very exciting yet sad but quite the sight to see I’m sure

[@jjdogfather5604]

I watched this again and I remember Robin Wright (The Princess Bride) said some days it was so cold she would shiver so Andre would engulfed her head in his hand. Robin loved it as his hand was so warm,

[@Nomah1979]

"Andre herding cattle on his 4 wheeler" Picture clearly shows a 3 wheeler....hahahaha

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

They probably forgot 3 wheelers existed.. I had one as a kid, but they were made illegal, so the curator probably didn't notice

[@halbud]

@@DazewithJordantheLion Hey Jordan ,My daughter ,son in law and Grandsons live just outside Ellerbe ,They bought his 3 wheeler honda,at an auction several years ago at auction for around 350.00, I think he still has it, Andre would ride that little bike everywhere! I live in Charlotte and never knew that museum existed until now!

[@teresagremling8467]

i loved him in princess bride but that's one of my absolute favorite movies

[@juanmartinramallo6734]

Very good that all me gustan todos los vídeos muchas gracias che

[@raydash1424]

Always good to see the Jahster. And of course your passion for wrestling is appreciated

[@grandmatarah]

I am a big fan of Andre the giant. I only watched any of the wrestling, if Andre was in it. After him I stopped watching. Jordan you are amazing at this interview. The way you brought her out of story telling. I have watched now 3 times. Thank you so very much.

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

I agree with you. The town can do a Go Fund Me for a statute with a sign. Its the best way to raise money for a small town with limited finances.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

It's possible they don't want any attention and like it a small town, but I think some recognition would be great

[@mariaday712]

Nice vlog. I hope he rests in peace.

[@MaxL214]

Nice this gives me another reason to visit town and the way you present a Dixie burger on the video. Makes me wanna visit there now myself lol… and has a wrestling fan another reason would be to visit Bryan Adams grave.. aka Demolition Kona Crush

[@BethCampbell-b9c]

Loved him in Princess Bride! Great movie!!

[@raynizzle143]

Andre often wrestled for Don Owen in Portland, Oregon. He also wrestled in my hometown In Washington state.

[@jseedoubleu]

I found your channel completely by accident. I'm a huge wrestling fan so this is awesome. Love your content

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you

[@ReikoSuave]

It's sad to see his ranch/resting place in the current state it's in. I wish there would've been some work done to restore it or create a landmark in that spot to signify his resting place.

[@lalani888ARTblue]

I agree. It's a very peaceful, beautiful property. Would be nice if his daughter maybe created something there just to care for it more 💌

[@acefrehley6410]

Cool! Thanks for posting this! 👍🇨🇦

[@anneiwanowski9653]

Loved these two vlogs.Ty Jordan ,and it was great seeing Jah. Give him a big kiss and hug for me. Take care and have a great day!❤

[@tusker2510]

If I could afford it I would love to go.

[@NZ_Man]

Godspeed Andre love from New Zealand.

[@NoNeedGrizz]

I live in ellerbe and work at food king my grandma seen him once’s and said people treated him like family

[@dennisriendeau5317]

Loved the video. Andre was the boss!

[@Papahoody]

I met him once when I was a little kid. My father took me to a wrestling show. He was big.

[@WaylonX76]

Not sure if it’s already been mentioned, but Luna Vachon’s ashes were also scattered at the ranch, as she and Andre were also close friends.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I actually hadn't heard that! Thanks for the comment. Great info

[@NightWarriorAlive]

Wow, no kidding.

[@TheAJUniverse]

I love this series

[@douglaseckel765]

Loved him in the Princess Bride!........Great Vlog Jordan!

[@oldermusiclover]

was a youngster when he was in the limelight but heard about him from my teenage years on