Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | July 15, 1972 |
Birth Place | China |
Age | 48 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Nov 13, 2012 (age 40) |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Net worth
Yao Defen, the tallest woman to have ever lived, was born on July 15, 1972, in China. Standing at an astounding height of seven feet and eight inches, she gained international recognition for her towering stature. Although her net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024, it is important to note that her height and the challenges that it presented throughout her life played a significant role in her story and fame. Despite facing numerous physical and health difficulties due to her extreme height, Yao Defen's unique presence has left a lasting impact on the world.
About
At seven feet and eight inches tall, this Chinese citizen held the Guinness World Record as tallest woman alive.
Before Fame
Though she was born at a low-side-of-normal weight of just over six pounds, she had grown to be nearly seven feet tall by her fifteenth birthday.
Trivia
Her condition of gigantism was the result of a pituitary gland tumor.
Family Life
She grew up in poverty in Liuan, China. Interestingly, her mother was just under five feet tall.
Associated With
She narrowly surpassed the height record set by a 7'7" tall American woman named Sandy Allen.