Andre the Giant was a French professional wrestler and actor. Andre was known for his great size, which was a result of giantism caused by excessive growth hormone. It also led him to be called the eighth wonder of the world. Andre died of congestive heart failure in his sleep at a Paris hotel on the morning of January 28, 1993. Andre the Giant was only 46 years old. Andre died of congestive heart failure in his sleep at a Paris hotel on the morning of January 28, 1993. Andre died of congestive heart failure in his sleep at a Paris hotel on the morning of January 28, 1993. Andre died of congestive heart failure in his sleep at a Paris hotel on the morning of January 28, 1993. Andre died of congestive heart failure in his sleep at a Paris hotel on the morning of January 28, 1993. Andre died of congestive heart failure in his sleep at a Paris hotel on the morning of January 28, 1993.