Acromegaly-A disorder in adults in which the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone.
Wow, shibumi—I had never heard of that word before—thanks.
My cousin who just passed had it. Not as bad The pituitary tumor is heriditary. That’s why we weren’t surprised at mine. No GH issues thus far.
Famous sufferers from acromegaly include the wrestler Andre the Giant.
In most cases the disease “just happens.”
In the case of Rondo Hatton it is speculated that it was triggered by exposure to mustard gas. This is not a proven fact mind you, just speculation.
Hatton was exposed during his stint with the US Army during WWI in Europe. He also rode with Pancho Villa.
I have always viewed him as a tragic figure.
In youth, voted as the most handsome boy in his high school class.
As an adult, known in the film world as “The Monster Without Makeup.”