World Shortest Man
Dies
The
world's shortest man, China's He Pingping, has died at the age
of 21, from apparent heart complications.
The Guinness World Records book said He, died on Saturday in
Rome, where he was taking part in a TV show.
He, who was just over twenty-nine inches, suffered a form of
primordial dwarfism and was recognised as a world-record holder
in 2008.
Editor-in-chief of the London-based Guinness World Records,
Craig Glenday said though he was a small man, he made a huge
impact around the world.
He, was born in China's northern region of Inner Mongolia in
1988.
He was admitted to hospital two weeks ago after suffering a
chest complaint.
He was a chain smoker and his family said he stopped growing
after he turned 18.
REUTERS/Williams/Yinka
