Zeng Jinlian
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Zeng Jinlian (Simplified Chinese: 曾金莲; Traditional Chinese: 曾金蓮; pinyin: Zēng (Céng) Jīnlián; June 26, 1964 - February 13, 1982) was the tallest woman ever recorded. Born in China with gigantism, she grew to be 8 ft 2 inches (248 cm) tall, making her the tallest known woman. However, she could not stand up straight due to a severely deformed spine. She died in Hunan, China at age 17.
At 4 years of age, she was 61.5 inches (153 cm) tall.
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