Siddiqa Parveen (1987 or 1988 – 14 August 2024) was an Indian woman listed by Guinness World Records as the tallest living woman. She was also the tallest Indian woman in recorded history at 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m).[1][2]
Siddiqa Parveen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 or 1988 |
| Died | 14 August 2024 Gangarampur, West Bengal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Siddiqa Parvin |
| Known for | Tallest living female, tallest Indian woman |
| Height | 7 ft 8 in (234 cm) |
Biography
editSiddiqa Parveen first became known in 2012 when India TV News reported her to be 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m) and 160 kilograms (350 lb). [3]
In December 2012, she was measured lying down by Dr. Debasis Saha and found to be at least 7 ft 3.5 in (2.223 m), but her fully upright height was estimated to be at least 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m).[4]
In early August 2024, her health suddenly started to deteriorate and she was admitted to Gangarampur Super Speciality Hospital. She died on 14 August 2024, aged 36.[5]
See also
edit- Dharmendra Pratap Singh - Tallest living man in India
- Vikas Uppal - Tallest ever Indian
- Sultan Kösen - Tallest living man
- Robert Wadlow - Tallest man ever
- Trijntje Keever - Tallest woman ever
- Zeng Jinlian - Tallest woman ever officially confirmed by Guinness World Records
References
edit- ^ Mackay, Don (2014-01-28). "World's tallest woman recovering after operation to remove tumour and prevent her back breaking". mirror. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
- ^ Guinness World Records 2014. Craig Glenday.
- ^ India TV News Desk (2012-07-04). "8-ft tall woman in hospital for abnormal height, weight gain". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 2022-06-10.
- ^ Records, Guinness World (2015-09-10). Guinness World Records 2016 (in Arabic). Guinness World Records. ISBN 978-1-910561-03-4.
- ^ MP, Team (2024-08-16). "Gangarampur: World's tallest woman passes away at 36 yrs". MillenniumPost. Retrieved 2024-10-26.