Yao Defen (Chinese: 姚德芬; pinyin: Yáo Défēn) of China, (July 15, 1972 – November 13, 2012) was the tallest living woman, as recognized by Guinness World Records. 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.
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