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30 Ιουν 2022 · 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. He measured 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) and weighed 439 lb (199 kg) at his time of death.
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).
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.
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.
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.
11 Μαρ 2022 · On July 15, 1940, Robert Wadlow died at age 22. Just a couple weeks prior, he had been measured for the final time, clocking in at 8 feet, 11.1 inches. His body was laid to rest in his beloved hometown of Alton, Illinois. He was placed in a casket fit for the tallest man in the world.
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.
