Yao Defen- ChinaYao Defen was born on July 15, 1972 . She stood at 7 ft 8 in tall (2.33 m), weighed 179 kilograms (390 lb), and had size 26 (UK) / 78 (EU) feet. Her gigantism was due to a tumor in her pituitary gland.
She was the tallest woman ever as recognized by Guinness World Records.She died on November 13, 2012.