Sunday, April 25, 2010

The Smallest Man in The World He Pingping



The Smallest man in the world which is listed on the Guinness Book of records was He Pingping.He Pingping, of China, who was 2 feet, 5.37 inches (74.6 centimeters) tall, had become a recognized figure across the world, often taking part in shows, photo shoots and other events, Guinness World Records said. If he pingping was listed as the World Smallest and Shortest man so he have to meet The World Tallest Man from China Zhao Liang.

Born in Inner Mongolia in July 1988, the size of 74.61 inches was due to osteogenesis imperfecta, a disease that has abruptly stopped its growth, from an early age. His status as “the smallest in the world” had made an international celebrity, traveling the world, loud and clear on the colors of his country of origin. The editor of Guinness World Records, Craig Glenday, said in tribute: “For a small man, he had a huge impact on the world.”

He Pingping, the world's shortest man, has died at the age of 21, AFP reports. Pingping was 2 feet, 5 inches tall. His death was announced by the a spokesman for the Guinness World records.

Pingping was filming a TV program called "The Record Show" in Italy when he developed chest problems, according to reports.

Born in China with a form of primordial dwarfism, Pingping was recognized as the world's shortest man in 2008.

"For such a small man, he made a huge impact around the world," Guinness World Records editor-in-chief Craig Glenday said, according to the BBC.



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