Grayslake, Ill.-based Therabill focuses on PM software for physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and behavioral health specialists. WebPT officials say the acquisition is a huge step toward its aim of developing a comprehensive suite of rehab therapy technologies.
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. He was 46 years old when he died.
He suffered from acromegaly, also known as gigantism. Andre's large size was not uncommon to his family, as his Bulgarian grandfather topped out at 7' 8 tall. Andre left home at the age of 14, already standing over 6' 3 and weighing more than 200 pounds. He moved to Paris where he worked at a furniture store and developed his skills as a rugby player.