The World's Tallest Man, Robert Wadlow At Age 21 Standing With His Family, 1939
Pictured here is the tallest (recorded) person in history, Robert Wadlow. This family photo was taken in 1939. Wadlow was just 21-years-old at the time and standing at a height of 8 ft 8 in. He actually grew 4 inches within the last 3 years of his lifeâ for a total of 8 feet 11 inches tall at the time of his death in 1940. This particular genetic abnormality, referred to as "Gigantism," rarely allows those afflicted to live a full life. This is because the heart and organs also enlarge and simply cease to function as they should at a certain point.
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