Robert Wadlow remains the tallest man in recorded history, reaching 8 feet 11.1 inches tall due to a rare condition affecting his pituitary gland. While admired by millions, his size caused constant medical complications and required leg braces to support his weight. In July 1940, Wadlow d!ed in his sleep after an infection caused by a faulty leg brace, worsened by an autoimmune condition. His story is both extraordinary and tragic—a reminder that extreme physical conditions often come with unbe

The tallest man in recorded history, Robert Wadlow. Full film here: https://www.britishpathe.com/asset/66211/ | British Pathé