Posted in News The ‘real’ Shrek: How the ‘world’s ugliest man’ became a wrestling legend after turning rare condition to his advantage – and is believed to have inspired our favourite screen ogre December 26, 2024 Frenchman Maurice Tillet’s unique appearance was caused by a rare condition where the body produces too much growth hormone. Despite being just 5ft 8in, he reputedly weighed an astonishing 19stone. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14153715/Shrek-wrestler-ugliest-rare-condition.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490