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30 Ιουν 2022 · Robert Pershing Wadlow, the tallest man ever, spoke his last words a few hours before passing away in his sleep at 1:30 a.m. on 15 July 1940. He was just 22 years old. Robert Wadlow died due to a septic blister on his right ankle caused by a poorly-fitted iron brace, which he wore to support his legs.
Wadlow's height was 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) [2] [3] [4] while his weight reached 439 lb (199 kg) at his death at age 22. His great size and his continued growth in adulthood were due to hypertrophy of his pituitary gland , which results in an abnormally high level of human growth hormone (HGH).
10 Σεπ 2024 · At 8 feet, 11 inches tall, Robert Wadlow is considered the tallest man to ever live. But it was something quite small that killed the “Giant of Illinois” on July 15, 1940 at the age of 22: a blister.
Robert Wadlow (Born Robert Pershing Wadlow on 22 February 1918 – died 15 July 1940) is the tallest person in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He is often known as the "Alton Giant" because of his Alton, Illinois hometown.
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American advertiser who was the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He was born and raised in Alton, Illinois, a small city near St. Louis, Missouri.
The tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence is Robert Pershing Wadlow (b. 6:30 a.m., on February 22, 1918, in Alton, Illinois, USA). When last measured, on June 27, 1940, he was found to be 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) tail. Robert died on July 15, 1940.
22 Ιουλ 2024 · Robert Wadlow, the world's tallest man at 8 feet, 11 inches, kept growing until his death. He suffered from acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder causing gigantism. Despite challenges, Wadlow lived a unique life as a gentle giant and goodwill ambassador.
