World's TALLEST MAN to have ever lived! (Robert Pershing Wadlow)

The world's TALLEST MAN to have ever lived! (Robert Pershing Wadlow)

Robert Wadlow, known as the 'Gentle Giant' of Alton, Illinois, USA, is widely regarded as the tallest human being of all time (certainly for whom there is irrefutable proof).

Wadlow reached a height of 8 feet 11.1 inches and weighed 449 pounds!

After a short illness brought on by a faulty leg brace and a subsequent infection, Robert Wadlow died tragically in his sleep at just 22 years of age.

(February 22, 1918 -- July 15, 1940)

Here is an excellent external link for more information on this extraordinary man, the tallest of all time!

[WBDE]

I grew up in Robert Wadlow's home town and my mother went to school with him.  He was recognized first and foremost as a true gentleman and he was never viewed as a freak by anyone in Alton.  Those who knew him, my mother included, never had an unkind thing to say about him.

[gorillaattack]

Anyone else with the class photo first looked at the tallest guy in the back thought it was him and then suddenly see this huge giant appear lol.

[coreybrooks]

And he kept growing. probably would've hit 9 feet if he lived another 20 minutes

[GodofWarChuka]

They have a statue of him at Ripleys believe it or not In the Wisconsin dells. Now I'm 6'3", and I got my pic taken next to his felt like a 10 year old next to him! LoL

[kimclayton]

A kind sweet soul, denied an easier life.  Mr. Wadlow had to endure his few means to make a living and did what existed.  He was no freak or side show just a fellow human being trying to survive in our world.  Gentle giants are few and far between and he was one of those.  God's peace Mr. Wadlow.

[misfitsmiami]

Looked like a genuinely humble and good guy. Life is something to be appreciated and not taken for granted.

[gilfiazon]

How does this video have hundreds of dislikes? What could possibly have so offended you in this video. Crazy people.

[Kendrickthegreat]

He probably couldve delivered the deadliest chokeslam of all time

[JoelCraike]

Its so sad that he only died at the age of 22

[Thulgore]

I always end up crying for Robert. I don't know why.

[PedroSacramento]

No one can beat Robert Wadlow. Unfortunatly, gigantism is as bad as cancer. Yes, its good to be tall, but to be too huge, you end up in living up less years than other people.

[mikelheron]

I loved the caption explaining which one Robert was in the group photo.

[abdullakardan]

Just imagen him wearing that slender man suit, and seeing him in the horizon at night

[markwhealen]

If you are ever in Alton Il. go to College Ave and see the life sized, fully scaled bronze statue of Robert Wadlow. It is amazing !

[TMS]

so awesome not only his size but that he was such a cool guy at the same time. They said he never really got mad and the only time he used his size to his advantage was playing harmless jokes like putting peoples hats up high in places they couldnt get too. Must have been awesome to grow up with him. As awesome as it was one Cant help but wonder how tall he would have grown too if he hadnt left us so soon. IF his brother who i think is still with us reads this its a shame he had to go so young cause he seemed so cool. My sincere condolences.

[gemstones]

And thus, the moment he died, slenderman was born . .

[JizzyJazz]

Its sad that he died so early.

Rest in Peace, mate.

[theric]

Nicely done. I live in Alton and live about a mile from his statue, it's nice to see how many people are touched by him to do videos for him. His 100th birthday was about a month ago I believe.

[blaze_]

Can you imagine him being a foot taller, (9'11) and not having any bone or muscle problems where he would be just as quick and flexible as people of normal stature but proportionate for his size ? And then, imagine him body building and strength training and trained in Martial Arts and in the Army, I bet he could take on a bear!

[Buffster]

Robert Wadlow was from the same town where I was born and lived in Alton, IL for 30 years. He was special and they have a life size statue of him in Upper Alton. It was said he was not finished growing, I wished he would have lived longer.