World's tallest woman dies in China at age 39 – thereporteronline
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BEIJING (AP) – The world’s tallest woman has died in eastern China. She was 39. Chinese state media say Yao Defen died on Nov. 13 at her home in China’s eastern province of Anhui. Guinness World Records in January 2010 had certified her as the world’s tallest living woman at 7 feet and 7 inches […]
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World's tallest woman dies at age 39
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World's tallest woman dies in China at age 39
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World's Tallest Woman Dies: 7'8 Yao Defen Of China Dead At 39 [PHOTOS]
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World's tallest woman dies in China at age 39
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World's tallest woman dies at age 39
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World's tallest woman dies in China at age 39
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World's tallest woman dies in China: authorities
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World's tallest woman dies in China at age 39
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World's tallest woman dies in China at age 39
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World's tallest woman dies at age 39