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1940 Robert Wadlow death... Alton, Illinois giant...
1940 Robert Wadlow death... Alton, Illinois giant...
Item # 720773
July 16, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 16, 1940
* Robert Pershing Wadlow death
* Alton, Illinois Giant (1st report)
* Tallest man ever in the World
Page 12 has a one column heading: "Youthful Giant, Wadlow, To Be Buried At Alton" (see image)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
AI notes: On July 15, 1940, Robert Wadlow, known as the “Alton Giant” and recognized as the tallest person in recorded history, died at the age of 22 in Alton, Illinois. Standing at 8 feet 11.1 inches (272 cm), Wadlow’s extraordinary height was due to hyperplasia of his pituitary gland, which caused an abnormally high level of growth hormone. His immense size led to various health complications, including issues with his legs and feet. His death was caused by an infected blister on his ankle, which developed from a poorly fitted leg brace. Wadlow’s funeral drew thousands of mourners, and he was buried in Alton, leaving a lasting legacy as a remarkable figure in medical and social history.
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