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World’s tallest woman dies in Indiana
A woman who grew to be 7 feet, 7 inches tall and was recognized as the world’s tallest female died early today, a friend said. She was 53.
Sandy Allen, who used her height to inspire schoolchildren to accept those who are different, died at a nursing home in her hometown of Shelbyville, family friend Rita Rose said.
The cause of death was not yet known. Allen had been hospitalized in recent months as she suffered from a recurring blood infection, along with diabetes, breathing troubles and kidney failure, Rose said.
In London, Guinness World Records spokesman Damian Field confirmed today that Allen was still listed as the tallest woman. Some Web sites cite a 7-foot-9 woman from China.
Coincidentally, Allen lived in the same nursing home, Heritage House Convalescent Center, as 115-year-old Edna Parker, whom Guinness has recognized as the world’s oldest person since August 2007.
— Associated Press
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By Oak
August 13, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
That’s really sad. I just saw a show about her and the guy from Russia this weekend. She seemed light hearted and really well adjusted to being different.