Robert Wadlow would tragically pass away at the age of 22. Also known as the Alton Giant, he was the tallest man ever identified, and was just shy of nine feet tall when he passed.
Perhaps bigger than him was his heart. Known affectionately as the “Gentle Giant”, Mr. Wadlow was beloved by his local community. Despite being labeled a freak and facing social cruelty, Robert Wadlow remained kind and patient, defined by those around him as shy, sweet, and intelligent.
When asked in a radio interview if he was annoyed when he was stared at by others, he replied, “No, I just overlook them.”
He must have dealt with awful growing pains
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