Gul Mohammed

Gul Mohammed (February 15, 1957 – October 1997) of Delhi, India, according to the Guinness Book of Records, is the shortest man ever verifiably recorded. On 19 July 1990, he was examined by Ram Manohar Hospital, New Delhi, India and he stood 22 1/2 inches tall and weighed 37 and one half pounds.

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February 15 - 1957 - October - 1997 - Delhi - India - Guinness Book of Records - 19 July - 1990

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According to the Associated Press article on his death, "The world's shortest man, who lived a pauper's life despite his fame, died on Wednesday, his doctor said on Thursday. He was 40. Gul Mohammad was admitted to hospital five months ago with breathing problems worsened by heavy smoking. He died following a heart attack, said Dr H. S. Heera, who treated him for 12 years.

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Gul Mohammed entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1992 as the shortest man in the world. He was 55.88 centimeters (22 inches) tall.

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Dr. Heera said Gul Mohammed suffered from chronic obstructive airway disease. He had been hospitalized several times before. In the last five months he had required an oxygen mask to keep his blood oxygen level at normal. "We had developed a great relationship over the 12 years that I treated him. When he died I told the staff we had lost our most cheerful patient," said Heera.

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Chronic obstructive airway disease - Oxygen mask

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"Before his illness Gul Mohammed had tried to run a roadside candy and biscuit stall, but he was often robbed because of his size. He survived on financial help from friends and voluntary organizations."

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Candy - Biscuit

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