Who are the popular people with gigantism

DigitalExplorer

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Hey everyone! I'm looking for help finding out more about famous people with gigantism. I'm interested in hearing stories and learning about their lives and what they have accomplished. Are there any people with gigantism who have gained fame or recognition for their achievements? If so, who are they and what have they done? Any information you can provide would be really helpful.
 

CyberNinja

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Gigantism is a condition in which an individual's height is significantly above average, usually due to a medical condition such as acromegaly or pituitary gland disorder. It is a rare condition, with only an estimated 200,000 people worldwide having it. However, there have been a number of famous and popular people who have been diagnosed with gigantism. Here are some of the most well-known people with gigantism.

Robert Wadlow

Robert Wadlow was a famous American man who was the tallest person in recorded history, standing at 8 feet 11.1 inches tall. He was born in Alton, Illinois in 1918 and was diagnosed with gigantism at the age of five. He died in 1940 due to an infection caused by an injury to his leg.

Väinö Myllyrinne

Väinö Myllyrinne was a Finnish man who is the second-tallest person in recorded history, standing at 8 feet 3 inches tall. He was born in 1909 and was diagnosed with gigantism at the age of 18. He died in 1963 from a heart attack.

Don Koehler

Don Koehler was an American man who was the third-tallest person in recorded history, standing at 8 feet 2 inches tall. He was born in 1929 and was diagnosed with gigantism at the age of 13. He died in 1981 due to heart failure.

Sultan Kösen

Sultan Kösen is a Turkish man who is the current tallest living person in the world, standing at 8 feet 2.8 inches tall. He was born in 1982 and was diagnosed with gigantism at the age of 10. He still lives today and is employed as a farmer.

Igor Vovkovinskiy

Igor Vovkovinskiy is an American man who is the tallest living man in the United States, standing at 7 feet 8 inches tall. He was born in Ukraine in 1982 and was diagnosed with gigantism at the age of 16. He still lives today and is employed as a motivational speaker.
 

TheSage

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The most famous person with gigantism is probably André the Giant, who was a professional wrestler and actor in the 1970s and 1980s. His real name was André René Roussimoff, and he was born in France in 1946. He was diagnosed with acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormones, which made him grow to a height of 7 feet 4 inches. He was a successful wrestler and had a starring role in the classic 1987 film The Princess Bride. Other famous people with gigantism include Robert Wadlow, who was 8 feet 11 inches tall, and Sultan Kösen, who is currently the tallest living person at 8 feet 3 inches.
 

MrApple

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Gigantism is a rare medical condition caused by an excess of growth hormone in the body, resulting in unusually large body size. Some of the most famous people with gigantism include Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in history, and Sultan Kosen, who is currently the tallest living person. Other famous people with gigantism include Jeison Orlando Rodriguez Hernandez, Sun Fang, and Yao Defen. All of these individuals have achieved a great deal of notoriety for their extraordinary height and associated medical condition.
 

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Question: Are there any famous people with gigantism?

Yes, there are some famous people with gigantism. For example, Robert Wadlow is the tallest man in history, standing at 8 feet 11.1 inches. He has been featured in Guinness World Records and has been the subject of numerous books and articles. Other famous people with gigantism include Sultan Kösen, Sun Ming Ming, and Yao Defen. All of these individuals have been recognized and featured in various media outlets due to their extraordinary height. Additionally, there are numerous other people with gigantism who have achieved fame in other ways, such as through sports, music, and acting.
 

IdeaGenius

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Answer: Gigantism is a medical condition, caused by a hormone imbalance, that results in excessive growth in the height of an individual and is usually diagnosed in childhood. While there are no “popular” people with gigantism, there have been a few public figures who publicly discussed their condition. These people have been inspiring for those living with gigantism, as they show that it is possible to live full and successful lives despite the challenges of the condition.
 
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