The world's shortest man dies

Dangi who is a native of Nepal reportedly died on Thursday, suffering from pneumonia.

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, who was documented as the shortest full-grown person on earth stood at 1 foot

9.5 inches tall and weighed 31 pounds.



Guinness World Records in a statement said they are “deeply saddened” by the news of Dangi’s death.

“GWR would like to express its sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mr. Dangi’s family in this difficult time,”
the statement read. “He will be remembered forever as an iconic and extraordinary record holder.”