World's tallest woman dies aged 40 after losing battle with tumour that caused her to grow to 7ft 8in
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Yao Defen, who measured a gigantic 7ft 8in (2.36m), passed away last month aged just 40. At her peak, she also weighed over 31 stone (200kg) and had size 26 feet.
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World's tallest woman dies aged 40 after losing battle with tumour that caused her to grow to 7ft 8in
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