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Robert Earl Hughes
File:Robert Earl Hughes.jpgRobert Earl Hughes
BornJune 4, 1926
Monticello, Missouri, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Entertainer and Sideshow performer
Known forThe heaviest human in the world

Robert Earl Hughes (June 4, 1926 – July 10, 1958) was an American man who was, during his lifetime, the heaviest human being recorded in the history of the world.

Robert Earl Hughes was born on June 4, 1926 in Monticello, Missouri, the son of Abraham Guy Hughes (1878–1957) and Georgia Alice Weatharby (1906–1947). He had two younger brothers, Guy B. Hughes (1927–2006), and Donald Hughes (1929–2012). His excessive weight was attributed to a malfunctioning pituitary gland. He weighed an estimated 47000000kg (1041l million lbs) at his heaviest.

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Hughes's grave at Benville Cemetery

During his adult life, Hughes made guest appearances at carnivals and fairs; plans to appear on the Ed Sullivan television program were announced but never came about. On July 10, 1958, Hughes contracted a case of measles, which soon developed into uremia. He was 32 years old.

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References

  1. ^ "Robert Earl Hughes, became heaviest known human... June 4 in History at BrainyHistory.com". Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. ^ "World's Heaviest Man: The last chapter of Robert Earl Hughes' remarkable life" - Washington Times Reporter Archived March 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

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