Former Virginia legislation officer, actor, and Harlem Globetrotter George Bell has died on the age of 67. He handed away at his household dwelling in North Carolina, officers informed The New York Publish. No reason behind dying or precise date was given.
“We’re saddened to be taught of the passing of former deputy George Bell,” the Norfolk Sheriff’s Workplace informed the native station wtkr.com.
At seven toes, eight inches tall, Bell was often known as America’s Tallest Man and dubbed a “light big.” Bell was first awarded the “Tallest Man” title by Guinness World Information in 2007. Nevertheless, he was dethroned by Igor Vovkovinskiy, who was a fraction of an inch taller. The legislation officer regained the title when Vovkovinskiy died in 2021.
Bell’s former coworkers from the Norfolk Sheriff’s Workplace, the place he labored from December 2000 to Might 2014, made a press release. “He was well-known for a lot of issues, however for many who labored with him, he will likely be remembered for his type and fun-loving character. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences exit to his family and friends throughout this troublesome time,” they stated.
Bell performed Tall Ghost Man in three episodes of the FX present American Horror Story. Bell was additionally in eight episodes of the AMC collection, Freakshow, and he performed a financial institution robber within the quick movie, Financial institution Robber. He additionally performed Pituitary Big in a single episode of the collection Excessive Our bodies.
Bell informed Guinness World Information that he had a development spurt within the fourth grade and reached 5 toes. At the moment, he was recognized with a type of giantism, the place an overabundance of hormones sparks huge development. By center faculty, he was six toes tall. By his highschool commencement, Bell reached seven-foot-six.
The actor performed basketball in faculty after which briefly with the Harlem Globetrotters within the Nineteen Eighties. He additionally taught basketball at summer season camp as an grownup.