George Bell, once recognized as the highest man in the United States, has died at the age of 67. Standing at 7 8 -inch feet, Bell had the worldwide record of Guinness for being the highest American in 2007, the People reported.
The Norfolk Sheriff’s office in Virginia, where Bell served as a deputy from 2000 to 2014, confirmed his death in a Facebook post on March 19. “We are sad to know the death of former deputy George Bell,” the office said. “He will be remembered for his friendly personality and fun of fun. He will always be considered a member of the Family of the Norfolk Sheriff’s office.”
Bell died at his home in Durham, North Carolina, surrounded by loved ones, local affiliate WveC-TV reported. The cause of death has not been publicly revealed.
Nicknamed the “giant gentle” for those close to him, Bell grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia. Although it was always considered high, it reached its extraordinary height in its 20 years due to Gigantism, a rare condition caused by excess growth hormone.
Before joining the police, Bell followed a basketball race. He played as a backup center for the University of Biola in California in the early 1980s and then joined the Harlem Wizards, a show team similar to the Harlem Globetrotters.
Bell also appeared in entertainment projects, including American Horror Story season and reality show Freakshow, where he played himself.
