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Jun 30, 2022 · Robert Wadlow died due to a septic blister on his right ankle caused by a poorly-fitted iron brace, which he wore to support his legs. He measured 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) and weighed 439 lb (199 kg) at his time of death.
- Robert Wadlow: Tallest man ever - Guinness World Records
Wadlow's death. Sadly, it was Robert's legs that caused his...
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Robert Wadlow sadly passed away on 15 July 1940, aged just...
- Robert Wadlow: Tallest man ever - Guinness World Records
Death. On July 4, 1940, during a professional appearance at the Manistee National Forest Festival, a faulty brace irritated his ankle, leading to infection. He was treated with a blood transfusion and surgery, but his condition worsened and he died in his sleep on July 15. [11][1]
Sep 10, 2024 · How Did Robert Wadlow Die? Inside His Agonizing Demise At The Age Of 22. In the summer of 1940, Robert Wadlow traveled to Manistee, Michigan. He appeared in the Independence Day parade during the National Forest Festival on July 4 but, by the day’s end, started to feel ill.
Jul 22, 2024 · Several days later, Robert Wadlow died in his sleep. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in his hometown of Alton, in a 1,000-pound (454-kilogram) casket carried by 12 pallbearers and eight additional helpers.
Mar 11, 2022 · Even though he died at a young age, Robert Wadlow left behind a legacy as large as he was — literally. Ever since 1985, a life-size bronze statue of Wadlow has stood proudly in Alton, on the campus of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.
Wadlow's death. Sadly, it was Robert's legs that caused his premature death, aged just 22 years old. He died at 1:30 a.m. on 15 July 1940 in a hotel in Manistee, Michigan, as a result of a septic blister on his right ankle caused by a brace, which had been poorly fitted only a week earlier.
Oct 21, 2021 · Robert Wadlow sadly passed away on 15 July 1940, aged just 22 years old. Why Robert Wadlow's record will never be broken It's tragic to think that an infected ankle was a death sentence 80 years ago.
