The Tallest Man Who Ever Lived Paid a Terrible Price

The Tallest Man Who Ever Lived Paid a Terrible Price Robert Wadlow was the tallest human being ever irrefutably measured — standing 8 feet 11.1 inches tall. But behind the world record was a far more tragic story. Born in Alton, Illinois, Robert grew from an ordinary baby into a real-life giant. By six years old, he was already taller than many adults. By twelve, he was seven feet tall. By sixteen, he had passed eight feet. Doctors eventually discovered that his pituitary gland was producing excessive growth hormone, causing his body to grow beyond natural human limits. Known as the Alton Giant and the Gentle Giant, Robert Wadlow became a nationwide celebrity, travelling thousands of miles for public appearances and working with the International Shoe Company. But fame came at a terrible cost. His enormous height placed extreme strain on his body, forced him to rely on leg braces, and made even a small injury life-threatening. This documentary tells the tragic true story of Robert Wadlow: the tallest man ever recorded, the largest feet ever measured, the medical mystery that made him famous, and the human being behind the legend. A story of real-life giants, human extremes, rare medical conditions, fame, exploitation, science, tragedy, and humanity. #robertwadlow #tallestman #giant #exceptions