World's tallest woman dies in Indiana at age 53
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.
In London, Guinness World Records spokesman Damian Field confirmed
Wednesday that Allen was still listed as the tallest woman. Some Web
sites cite a 7-foot-9 woman from China.
