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UK's Tallest Man Dies Aged 36

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UK's Tallest Man Dies Aged 36

SPIN South West
SPIN South West

04:17 27 Feb 2017


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In the shadow of all the Oscars gossip a small screen legend, Neil Fingleton, passed away due to heart failure on Saturday. He stood at a mighty 7’7” and had the Guinness World record as the UK’s tallest ever man.

Neil Fingleton, at 7ft 7in, became Britain’s tallest man in 2007

He began to use his great height as a basketball player in England but also started acting at a young age. He is very well known for his roles in TV shows such as 'Doctor Who' and 'Game of Thrones'. He also appeared in large films like' X-Men' and 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

Game Of Thrones and Doctor Who actor Neil Fingleton dies aged 36

Tributes to the actor have poured in on Twitter, praising a great actor and role model to all tall people out there.


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