World's shortest man He Pingping dies in Italy
The world's shortest man, He Pingping, has died of heart complications at the age of 21, after being taken to hospital with chest problems. Pingping from China measured just 29 inches (74.61cm) tall and was born with a form of primordial dwarfism.
He had been in Rome, Italy, to take part in ‘Lo Show Dei Record’, a locally produced records show, where he was taken ill with a chest complaint.
TV producers insisted he be examined at a nearby hospital, and although he received treatment, a few days later he passed away at the hospital
Pingping had been recognised as the world's shortest man in 2008.
Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday said: "From the moment I laid on eyes on him I knew he was someone special.
"He had such a cheeky smile and mischievous personality, you couldn't help but be charmed by him.
"He brightened up the lives of everyone he met, and was an inspiration to anyone considered different or unusual.
"Everyone at Guinness World Records is very saddened by the loss of such a wonderful, engaging, fascinating character – he will be greatly missed and we would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends."
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"He had such a cheeky smile and mischievous personality, you couldn't help but be charmed by him.
"He brightened up the lives of everyone he met, and was an inspiration to anyone considered different or unusual.
"Everyone at Guinness World Records is very saddened by the loss of such a wonderful, engaging, fascinating character – he will be greatly missed and we would like to offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends."
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