World's tallest woman dies

[epchick]

R.I.P.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080813/..._tallest_woman

INDIANAPOLIS - A woman who grew to be 7 feet, 7 inches tall and was recognized as the world's tallest female died Wednesday, a friend said. She was 53.

Sandy Allen, who used her height to inspire schoolchildren to accept those who are different, died at a nursing home in her hometown of Shelbyville, family friend Rita Rose said.

The cause of death was not yet known. Allen had been hospitalized in recent months as she suffered from a recurring blood infection, along with diabetes, breathing troubles and kidney failure, Rose said.

Originally Posted by epchick

R.I.P.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080813/..._tallest_woman

I was just watching that special about the World's Tallest on DHC not too long ago. I didn't know she was the tallest...I thought it was the Chinese woman.

In the DHC special, Sandy Allen always had a smile on her face. I'm sorry to hear that she passed.

[texas*princess]

That's sad... esp. b/c she was so young

[AlwaysSAI]

I've seen her on DHC numerous times and have always admired her.

RIP Sally.

[Kasey383]

wow thats a big girl

[LucyKKG]

Aww what a cool lady! That's so great that she used her height in such a positive way.

[knight_shadow]

I remember hearing about her ALL the time when I lived in Indiana.

RIP.