George Bell, once recognized as the highest man in the United States, died at the age of 67. To stand People reported.
The Norfolk Sheriff's Office in Virginia, where Bell served as a representative from 2000 to 2014, confirmed his death in a Facebook message on March 19. “We are sad to learn about the death of the former deputy George Bell,” the office said. “He will be remembered because of his friendly and pleasant personality. He will always be considered a member of the Sheriff office of Norfolk.”
Bell died in his house in Durham, North Carolina, surrounded by loved ones, the local partner WVEC TV reported. The cause of death was not publicly announced.
Nicknamed the “Gentle Giant” by those who are close to him, Bell grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia. Although he was always considered a long time, he reached his extraordinary height in his 20S for giantism – a rare condition caused by excess growth hormone.
Before Bell came to law enforcement, Bell sought a career in basketball. He played in the early 1980s as a backup center for Biola University in California and later joined the Harlem Wizards, a show team similar to the Harlem Globetrotters.
Bell also appeared in entertainment projects, including season 4 of American Horror Story and the reality show Freakshow, where he played himself.
