One of the tallest women of the 20th century, Maria Feliciana dos Santos, fondly known as the ‘Queen of Height’, has passed away at the age of 77.
Santos, hailing from Brazil, achieved worldwide recognition for her stature, standing at an astonishing height of 7 feet, 3.8 inches, in her early twenties.
Relatives of Santos confirmed her passing, revealing that she breathed her last in a private hospital in Aracaju, where she had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia since Monday.
Born in Amparo do São Francisco, Santos’ growth spurt during her late teens catapulted her to fame, eventually earning her the title of ‘Queen of Height’ after winning a prestigious contest in the…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
