The Story of Robert Wadlow Documentary (HQ)

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  • 30 years ago, Tim Leone released a revised edition of his 1975 documentary, 'The Story of Robert'. In honor of the anniversary and Robert Wadlow's birthday, here's the documentary in the highest quality available!
    This was taken from a DVD of the doc, which was originally on a VHS. Support the Alton Museum and buy the DVD at their gift shop:
    Or purchase the VHS: www.altonmuseum...
    (check out the end credits song here!: www.dewolfemus...)

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  • @artistdeluxe09
    @artistdeluxe09 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +126

    How could anyone view this video without being moved by the exemplary life of Robert Wadlow? I admire his character and his wisdom beyond his years. Rest in Peace, Robert.

    • @wa1ufo
      @wa1ufo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      🌝🌈🌼🇺🇸

  • @vilstef6988
    @vilstef6988 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    In all the documentaries I've seen about Robert, his kindness is always mentioned. Truly a gentle giant.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  ปีที่แล้ว +18

      He definitely was! :)

    • @58jn89
      @58jn89 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@britishchick09 What if Robert Wadlow the world's tallest man was as tall as the NYC street light pole?
      Do You guys know how tall is the light pole really is?
      How much would you weigh if you guy's were as tall and as big as the NYC street light pole?

    • @IssacLHunt
      @IssacLHunt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@58jn89 Died A sad virgin what a giant loser

    • @tonycox7802
      @tonycox7802 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      He was an impeccable dresser.

    • @k.p.5736
      @k.p.5736 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Took the words right out my mouth 👍

  • @borleyboo5613
    @borleyboo5613 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +112

    The epitome of a gentle giant. 😊 This made me cry at the end. Goodnight, Robert. One of God’s loveliest creations. 🌺

    • @brianmaitai7685
      @brianmaitai7685 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What if you injected steroids into his pituitary gland...Would he have grown to be 27 feet tall or what?

    • @mykehyslop198
      @mykehyslop198 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God is fictional and created fvck all.Grow up !

  • @SuperRocket64
    @SuperRocket64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +514

    This is incredible!!! Happy Birthday Robert Wadlow! He would have been 103 years old today.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      It's a fantastic birthday present! :D

    • @SuperRocket64
      @SuperRocket64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@britishchick09 it sure is! RiP Robert Pershing Wadlow

    • @AfriKingGen2
      @AfriKingGen2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      And maybe 103 feet tall

    • @LazrsT
      @LazrsT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Today he is 106 today

    • @Ch4uoyt
      @Ch4uoyt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I really miss him :((

  • @HogMan2022
    @HogMan2022 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +214

    My dad met Robert Wadlow and told us how kind and respectful he was. He also talked about how huge his hands were when they shook hands. What a shame that he passed so young.🙏

    • @LETSBESTRONGER
      @LETSBESTRONGER 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably was exact height where his bunghole is 💩

    • @brianmaitai7685
      @brianmaitai7685 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Nigerian Gogo Mbuttockpenisololo stood 9 feet 11 inches!

    • @capacola262743
      @capacola262743 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      bullshit.

    • @dickiegreenleaf750
      @dickiegreenleaf750 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Liar. Why do people always lie.

    • @HogMan2022
      @HogMan2022 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@dickiegreenleaf750 not a lie.

  • @stephaniet1022
    @stephaniet1022 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +161

    It's wonderful that his community embraced him and accepted him for who he was - a gentle and kind human being. Those were the days when things were simpler. RIP Robert

    • @davidallen3050
      @davidallen3050 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      A TRUE , GENTLE GIANT !

    • @LincolnJamesHeathrowIII
      @LincolnJamesHeathrowIII 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Rest easy BIG GUY

    •  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tallest person that ever lived? Check out news papaer articles from the 18 hundreds were they talk about some human skeletons over 20 feet tall.

  • @WBDE
    @WBDE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    I grew up in Alton, Illinois and my mother (1926 - 2019) knew Robert Wadlow as they both lived in the Upper Alton area and went to the same school, although were not in the same grades. Mom said that he always had time to say Hello to her. He was a gentleman and well-respected in Alton and never treated as a freak by those in his home town.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      It's always amazing to hear stories of people who knew him! I'm glad she was kind to him just like everyone else! ♥

    • @artlast6507
      @artlast6507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      What an awesome story!

    • @paulazemeckis7835
      @paulazemeckis7835 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good to hear.

    • @wayneparker461
      @wayneparker461 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I knew a boy who was in high school in Wenatchee Washington. 🎉I was in junior high. I asked him on first meeting how tall he was. 8 feet. Asked him why he didn't play basketball. He said he grew too fast and hus joints couldn't handle the strain.

    • @bananka4905
      @bananka4905 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@wayneparker461 awwe. Poor guy ..but it seems he did good in business . Imagine though if he could have played ..he would have played ..his name would be on all basketball billboards .

  • @MsAdventure531
    @MsAdventure531 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +93

    Children just adored him. What a remarkable individual.
    Rest in Paradise, Sir.
    -Your Friend,
    Brenda

    • @iamjames8403
      @iamjames8403 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      If you do not mind me asking?
      You personally knew Robert Wadlow?

    • @MsAdventure531
      @MsAdventure531 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@iamjames8403
      No, I did not have the privilege of knowing Robert personally.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners

    • @wa1ufo
      @wa1ufo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🌝🌈🌼🇺🇸

    • @DorothySbornak
      @DorothySbornak 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please pray for me if you don't mind.thank you. ​@@gregsimmons694

  • @AHLUser
    @AHLUser 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    This is a very sad story that you presented with incredible respect and dignity, which Robert deserves.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Tim Leone did an amazing job! :')

  • @dougbrowne9890
    @dougbrowne9890 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +112

    I learned about Robert as a child, while reading the Guiness Book of World Records. That was pretty much all there was to read about him, for the local libraries had nothing else. When I first got the internet, one of the first things I did was look for information about him. As time went by I enjoyed reading whatever I could find. Not only about him but others of great height, like Andre the Giant. In 2007 I was diagnosed with Acromegaly. When the doctor told me, I knew exactly what she was describing. I had read it all before about Robert. As my health gradually got worse I would read about Robert. Read about how well mannered he was, always with a smile. I would imagine just how rough it was for him, with his joints in pain just moving from place to place. Yet he never complained. What an inspiration he remains to this day, at least for me. We were blessed by God with this Man. A great blessing indeed.

    • @Sid-gu5qk
      @Sid-gu5qk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Same here, Guinness book of records in the mid '70s, but this was the first I'd seen about him since then.

    • @KenInnisJr
      @KenInnisJr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @dougbrowne9890 what a good man you are, In my childhood I read about Robert as well, may God help you through your journey as well I had a friend who lived into his late 70s with acromegaly. I am 69 now and handicapped.

    • @charlytaylor1748
      @charlytaylor1748 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I live near a place called Sallent in Spain and they had a famous giant - in the photos (early 20C) he looks almost twice as tall s the other villagers. You can still visit his house.

    • @roxannemoser
      @roxannemoser 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My prayers are with you and such a nice man you are to show empathy. You showed empathy before your diagnosis. You're a great human! We need men like you as President.

    • @bonnielucas3244
      @bonnielucas3244 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      God bless you❤

  • @karenlowes7802
    @karenlowes7802 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    He knew he was loved by his family and others and was able to love others, and that's what it's all about.

    • @albertafarmer8638
      @albertafarmer8638 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love is extremely important but it's all about getting saved though JESUS. Robert didn't...

    • @mrsdelongchamp
      @mrsdelongchamp 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@albertafarmer8638 How do you know? Narration said his family was religious.

    • @PatrickBaptist
      @PatrickBaptist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's about the Lord Jesus Christ, IF people don't learn that in this life, the next one is hell...

    • @frankG335
      @frankG335 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You know NOTHING ABOUT HIS VERY PERSONAL LIFE.
      TO QUOTE JESUS: "GET THE PLANK OUT OF YOUR OWN EYE BEFORE YOU CONCERN YOURSELF WITH THE SPECK IN YOUR NEIGHBOR'S EYE.
      This kind of judgemental comment does NOTHING to "witness" to anyone.
      You are not being lead by the Holy Spirit. You are acting by legalism, acting on your own.
      That is not Christianity. In following Jesus, you are to be led by the holy Spirit, not by your own flesh or pride.​@albertafarmer8638

    • @frankG335
      @frankG335 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@PatrickBaptistSo you are taking the place of Hod and declaring judgemental to hell on a man you don't even know?
      That is not Christianity. That is Phariseeism. That is called "being a jerk".

  • @kentdouglass1001
    @kentdouglass1001 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Fabulous that technology was at the place that all this footage of Robert is available. What a wonderful story and wonderful person. Thx

  • @nancycurtis488
    @nancycurtis488 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    My dad was born on June 30 th, 1918 in Pulaski, Illinois. I am 76 today and I can remember when I was growing up about how he had met Robert Wadlow during the years that they were in school. I have never seen video before…bless his heart…it is a shame he died so very young. A sweet young man.

  • @teijaflink2226
    @teijaflink2226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    The videos of him with his little brother are so adorable, his brother must have missed him so much.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      They are! And he certainly did. ♥♥

    • @shandalw23
      @shandalw23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️So lovely

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

    • @Witchezcat
      @Witchezcat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@gregsimmons694what’s the point of that comment ?

    • @uranus8182
      @uranus8182 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ⁠意義在他的弟弟與他的感情,可惜祂最小的弟弟在2000年也離世了,聽說他最小的弟弟有屬於自己的子孫現在也出了社會了

  • @juliewilliams6712
    @juliewilliams6712 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Very sad but I'm glad Robert was here. A very special individual. Such a beautiful soul. RIP Robert. Thankyou for sharing your life with us ❤️

    • @gaymichaelis7581
      @gaymichaelis7581 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Michael, I don’t think that’s appropriate… Thank you very much. ❤

    • @michaelcavallacci2945
      @michaelcavallacci2945 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gaymichaelis7581 Dear Gay. Of course it’s not appropriate. It’s a joke…. Just a joke…
      Relax 😌

    • @miltonhollis703
      @miltonhollis703 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@gaymichaelis7581 you're so correct and have dignity in calling this gentleman out for his unique sick sense of humor"

    • @PatrickBaptist
      @PatrickBaptist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Being he was into the occult cult the masonic order then he is weeping and gnashing his teeth, they are nothing more than devil worshipers.

  • @theborderlinegiant
    @theborderlinegiant 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

    I’m 7ft and I have a bunch of struggles because of my height. and I’m not even nowhere near this guys height can’t imagine how much physical pain he had to go through poor guy.

    • @rapbattlefan2008
      @rapbattlefan2008 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      There’s an iconic photo of Shaq standing next to a mannequin of Robert Wadlow. At 7’1-2, even HE is nowhere near as tall as Robert was.

    • @theborderlinegiant
      @theborderlinegiant 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@rapbattlefan2008 shaq is 6’11 he said he claimed to be 7’1 just because it sounded better and that he played like he was 7’1

    • @rapbattlefan2008
      @rapbattlefan2008 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@theborderlinegiant Shaq is 7’1. There are photos of him next to Dirk Nowitzki, who is 6’11, and Shaq is clearly taller.

    • @theborderlinegiant
      @theborderlinegiant 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@rapbattlefan2008 in shoes maybe that doesn’t count he literally admitted that he’s 6’11 you can look it up there are pictures of Shaq next to Carter from thatallfamily Carter is legit 7’1 and he was taller than Shaq

    • @GodLovesYou828
      @GodLovesYou828 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Are you in much pain? How old are you?

  • @harrykadaras9459
    @harrykadaras9459 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    I love how Robert was with his young toddler brother..so gentle

  • @BikeVermont71
    @BikeVermont71 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    He's a hero for me from now on. What humility it took to remain a regular guy at his altitude.

  • @megajay7065
    @megajay7065 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    What an amazing person. This is the far best documentary of him. Respect 👌

  • @danehlers9989
    @danehlers9989 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +62

    Finally, a video that's enjoyable and just.... normal.Thank You!!👍

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Tim Leone would say you're welcome! ;D

  • @acostin4004
    @acostin4004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    He was probably one of the nicest people to ever walk this earth.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Indeed! ♥♥♥♥

    • @philippemoi8082
      @philippemoi8082 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think so ! 🙏

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jesus christ of Nazareth was perfect! Jesus saves sinners! God bless you

  • @CupcakeNDeath
    @CupcakeNDeath 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    I actually just learned about him.
    It's sad he died so young. What a gentle soul he was.

  • @tammyhollandsworth6783
    @tammyhollandsworth6783 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    You could see how much he loved all people regardless of his height. And… what amazing and loving parents who never rejected him but excepted him for who he was. Thank you for sharing this story. His smile showed kindness and caring towards others. ❤

  • @stilltlrforlife
    @stilltlrforlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    You can tell by looking at the young man that he was a well mannered gentleman.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Indeed! :)

    • @bananka4905
      @bananka4905 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Alot of young men back then were gentlemen... But not now...very few and far between in America it seems.
      In Canada there are more young gentlemen.. but still a dying breed...
      Fewer marriages...more divorces...it's not the man's or the woman's fault .. government has been trying to destroy the marriage covenant that God has created.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @philgrossman660
    @philgrossman660 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    In 1975, some of these people would have been in their 60s or 70s and would have had first-hand knowledge of Robert Wadlow, incredible!

  • @mata8689
    @mata8689 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    When I feel deeply saddened, I watch this documentary of Robert Wadlow. What a great person he was💙

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @kaceesunshine2246
    @kaceesunshine2246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Despite his stature, both physically and in celebrity, Robert strived for as normal a life as he could. An ordinarily extraordinary person. The most gentle of giants.

    • @Loudes012
      @Loudes012 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Can someone relate why the Freemason symbol is on his tombstone? Lol

    • @francesfarmer736
      @francesfarmer736 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Loudes012because he became a Freemason in his life, documentary said that…..

  • @nassrakhan863
    @nassrakhan863 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    What a wonderful young man. He seemed to be so kind and caring and he loved his little baby brother. So sad that he did not get to live long. I am so glad I watched this documentary.

    • @brianmaitai7685
      @brianmaitai7685 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Imagine if he lived in the year 2006 and shagged Stormy Daniel? Her screams would reach the high heavens, what with his "giant muffler"...

  • @iamjames8403
    @iamjames8403 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    As a kid my Dad was the first person to tell me about Robert Wadlow and i thank him for telling me about Robert Wadlow otherwise i would have never known about him.

  • @AetherealGirl
    @AetherealGirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    What a sweet young man. Tragic he passed away so young.

    • @uranus8182
      @uranus8182 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      我也覺得他很無辜,比祂年紀還大的人現在還有自己的家庭過著幸福的生活

  • @brianives4843
    @brianives4843 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    What great care was taken in making this documentary. Of course, Robert is known across the world for his height - so nice, though, to know his kindness, his family, and friends. For as someone with so much fame, Robert just wanted to be like everyone else - and wished that kindness to those around him. Thank you for sharing Robert Wadlow's story. Tucson, AZ

  • @XpurlX
    @XpurlX 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    Thanks for uploading! I will remember that face because he really looks like someone you want to call your friend. He radiated kindness all over his face what a beautiful soul! Rest in peace kind man 🕊🤍🕯️

  • @hpswagcraft
    @hpswagcraft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    "A friend who happened to be taller than anyone else". What a legend. He will surely be missed by everyone who knew him.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @johnny5805
    @johnny5805 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    One of the sad things is that penicillin became widely available and mass produced just 3 years after Robert's death, which would have have cured his blood infection.

    • @extramile150
      @extramile150 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Penicillin saved me in 1954, given to fight my near fatal pneumonia. My temp dropped from 105-plus to normal in one day.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners

    • @myredpencil
      @myredpencil 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@gregsimmons694 And that is relevant why?

    • @propanebeats7628
      @propanebeats7628 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@myredpencil Its the most relevant thing you could ever imagine

  • @chrishemsworth5150
    @chrishemsworth5150 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Great Documentary. Robert Wadlow was a great person.
    God bless Robert Wadlow and his lovely family. ♥️
    RIP
    Robert Wadlow
    🙏🏻

    • @PatrickBaptist
      @PatrickBaptist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      An occultist at best, the masonic order is nothing more than devil worshipers, without being born again through Jesus Christ it's only hell.

  • @loretta_3843
    @loretta_3843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    What a sweet guy. He must have had so many problems we'd never think of. He seems to have really had a lovely nature.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Indeed he did! ♥

    • @severinefisteberg8893
      @severinefisteberg8893 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Sure he had problems .He walked with à cane as a young man and would wear orthopaedic appliance to stand up or he couldnt have walked so sad.. He had à tragic life even if happy sometimes ..

    • @MsAdventure531
      @MsAdventure531 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      But, Robert showed us how not to focus on our problems, but to go out, meet people, make friends, and count our blessings.
      What a wonderful gift.
      What an amazing legacy.
      Love & Light Always 🌠

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @wa1ufo
    @wa1ufo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    If I could get to his grave I would put flowers on it. Robert was a real hero and should never be forgotten but he is for the most part but I will never forget him. This video really got to me. Thanks for posting it! 🌝🌈🌼🇺🇸

  • @thesisypheanjournal1271
    @thesisypheanjournal1271 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    The videos of Robert and his little brothers are so touching.

  • @whoisharo4689
    @whoisharo4689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I cant believe his massive size was due to the gland in the brain the size of a bean. I'm so sorry to hear that he was in constant pain as well. Rest eternally.

    • @JasonBender-mo6qv
      @JasonBender-mo6qv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What's up from Wisconsin w it's all junk and filthe all remember the TV show from the 1970s gentlemen of Clint Howard

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

    • @PistolP33
      @PistolP33 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@gregsimmons694that's why I'm as evil as possible. 😉

    • @bethewalt7385
      @bethewalt7385 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Almost everybody who's famous and extremely tall is that way due to a pituitary or thyroid problem or both,the wrestler Andre the Giant had these problems

  • @bonnierobb9211
    @bonnierobb9211 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    What a nice person Robert was. I'm glad i learned about him.

  • @dougankrum3328
    @dougankrum3328 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I'm 76 year old man, and have known of Robert since I was a kid, but this video is really great, I knew he was at least 8 feet tall and passed away at age 22.

  • @bananka4905
    @bananka4905 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    It's so sad he passed away at such a young age...but he is in a better place where no one can say unkind things to him.. He wanted to normal... He is normal now in heaven

    • @OttoByOgraffey
      @OttoByOgraffey 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ugh

    • @brimcilroy9002
      @brimcilroy9002 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Heaven haha get real.

    • @Moluccan56
      @Moluccan56 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Please don’t say things like that. It is presumptuous to assume everyone believes your heaven fairy tale and cruel to say that a person is better off dead than having a full life.

    • @michaelharrison3602
      @michaelharrison3602 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Size 37 1\2 shoe u can't even imagine what that looks like 😅

    • @brimcilroy9002
      @brimcilroy9002 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelharrison3602 his walking stick was 5ft2 same height as many women and his hands from wrist to tip of big finger was 13ins,thats crazy.

  • @howlingwind1937
    @howlingwind1937 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was a lovely tribute to a person who was kind, gentle and mannerly, boy that only barely grew into a man. Thank you for the video. Cheers!

  • @mrnosaj71
    @mrnosaj71 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    He is inspiration for all that are different from normal physically, he just lived his life with love and gratitude. He will is a testimony of humanity at our best, he will always motivate the best in us.

  • @navyblue9355
    @navyblue9355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    it's too bad he passed away so young, but I'm glad he was able to live a full life and make a lasting impact on his community during the time he had. he seems like a very kind and intelligent person :)

    • @eivindgjengstjohansen9625
      @eivindgjengstjohansen9625 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He would never have made it past 50 anyways due to the heart Robert Wadlow had feeling only down to his ankles, his feet no feeling at all wich is the reason why he didnt feel the leg brace creating a flesh wound that got infected died at 22 R.I.H (rest in height)

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners! God bless you!

  • @Stellaluna88
    @Stellaluna88 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I first became aware of him from reading the Guinness book of world records. His enormous size is still fascinating. Thanks for uploading.

    • @michaelcavallacci2945
      @michaelcavallacci2945 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stella dear, while his height was truly remarkable, I wonder about the enormous size of something else. His pee pee.
      At 8’-11” tall, I’m guessing he had quite a stemmer. I’m sure he made many of the young ladies, and farm animals, in the Alton area very happy.
      Good day.

  • @paullarussa7501
    @paullarussa7501 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I was born in Alton Illinois in 1978, I remember going on a field trip to see Robert wadlow shoes & other things @ a museum

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That's so neat! I went to the Alton Museum in 2016 and it was such a memorable experience! :D

  • @Angrybarberman
    @Angrybarberman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    We had a giant guy in my little massachusetts town of westfield back in the 40s and 50s, his name was conrad, everybody knew and liked him, he had a car with the front seats removed and drove from the back seat because of his height....

    • @roxannemoser
      @roxannemoser 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I remember seeing a picture of that.

    • @shable1436
      @shable1436 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How old are you?

  • @danfossard4626
    @danfossard4626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I remember reading about him in a copy of The Guinness Book of Extraordinary Records which I had as a child over 35 years ago. This is the first time I've ever seen moving images of him. What a remarkable young chap.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He definitely was remarkable! If you want to see more moving pictures, I have many on my Robbie website (the last link in the description)! :)

    • @larrycoker8093
      @larrycoker8093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I received my first volume of Guinness Book in 1976 and I still remember seeing him in that copy, which was the first time I had ever heard of Robert Wadlow. Until then, I didn't know that somebody that tall had even existed! It really does make one wonder just how tall he might have gotten, had he lived!

    • @JaegerZ3
      @JaegerZ3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here, had a Guiness book of records 1992.and had a chart only.
      Amazing how internet brings us these thinga

    • @MJIZZEL
      @MJIZZEL ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@JaegerZ3 same here man. I remember Robert in it and a man named Hughes that at the time was the heaviest person ever.
      It said he had to be buried in a piano case as a coffin. You remember reading that?

    • @pussycats456
      @pussycats456 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I loved the Guinness book of records as a child, it was mind blowing.

  • @natashabhagat5869
    @natashabhagat5869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    What an amazing guy! So mature and kind, but breaks my heart that he had to die at such a young age :-(

    • @giannislekkakos1996
      @giannislekkakos1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is a remind of nature that the extremes are not good.

    • @ImGR888
      @ImGR888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@giannislekkakos1996 yeah, but I’m sure he was aware of that xD

    • @xyrx9904
      @xyrx9904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The eye brows

    • @severinefisteberg8893
      @severinefisteberg8893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hé was too tall..He was a giant with a disease He couldn't have lived long with his trouble and many problems such as bone trouble , vascular trouble and other things. Its not his fault but people suffering with such abnormalities don' t stay alive till the age of 80 and he continued to grow after the age of 12.. his skeleton had to be damaged and he used to wear orthopaedic appliances to maintain his column spine and body and make him stand up .Hé also had à cane .poor Guy
      !!

    • @afixithei.V
      @afixithei.V ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@giannislekkakos1996 including extreme kindness 🥺 I wish I wasn't a nice person.

  • @cyclingfreeman
    @cyclingfreeman ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm so thankful for this documentary, I remember as a child I was so fascinated by him and wish I could have met him... We sort of can in this beautiful documentary. What a wonderful person he was!

  • @matshagstrom9839
    @matshagstrom9839 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a wonderful movie.
    I’m thankful for what we have today but I also miss when life was simple.
    Always nice to hear a story of righteous people.

  • @internetdrummer
    @internetdrummer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I remember our family got a Guinness world record book in 1970. There he was. Almost felt sorry for him. 50 years later, we see this, his story, so well done. It makes him more famous to me than anyone. You can see he had a warm heart, kind person. I could not help but weep out of thanks to watch and listen. Now we can say, we sort of know him a little more.
    I hope all truly good people, even bad ones when young, have some sort of movies made for us by our creator. I'll never forge this incredible video piece of history and person.

    • @larrycoyne7727
      @larrycoyne7727 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Our family had that same Guinness book of records which I read every night as an 11 year old. I was fascinated by Robert, wondering what it would be like to be him.
      Lovely to find out more about how he lived and what his personality was like.

    • @robertjones8598
      @robertjones8598 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I had the ‘74 Guinness book that I bought from the school book drive. It had the twin towers WTC as the new tallest building. I loved reading through it. I remember the Robert Wadlow picture both because he was so gigantic but also very friendly looking which was the case in all the pics footage of seen since. What a delightful a d special young man, born to the right family in the right town I would say.

  • @liligonzalez1211
    @liligonzalez1211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    He was 8'11 and was still growing. Imagine how tall he would be if he hadn't died.

    • @garychambers5850
      @garychambers5850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Maybe he would have met a girl, and got Married. I know he would never find a woman close to his height
      but it wouldn't matter. Robert wasn't a bad looking guy, he was well polite, well mannered, and had a wonderful
      personality. He would have found a a girl

    • @platipiedemetre163
      @platipiedemetre163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Lets say he lives a full life, he would probably be close to 12 or 13 feet! Thats insane!

    • @platipiedemetre163
      @platipiedemetre163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *lived

    • @harrisonscheidt8787
      @harrisonscheidt8787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      8’11.9

    • @TerrenceWpg
      @TerrenceWpg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Idk you don't really grow much taller after 22 mostly just body mass not height

  • @MR-cq4eb
    @MR-cq4eb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    He seems so nice and kind. Absolute a friend I would like to have. I hope you enjoy heaven and keeps smiling everyday!

  • @peterstilla8733
    @peterstilla8733 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Fascinating story of a seemingly wonderful human being. It's sad he died so young but he left quite an impression on everyone he knew.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners

  • @99somerville
    @99somerville 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice that they made a special chair for Robert. Classy move by the Lodge members.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was actually made by the owner of a shoe store! Robert used it during the last few months of his life and it was donated to the lodge in 1945. He loved the chair so much! The lodge is proud to carry on his legacy! :D

  • @herewego1115
    @herewego1115 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The pain he must have suffered physically. What a nice man, and im glad i watched this. Thank you.

  • @chiefbeefofficer
    @chiefbeefofficer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Gentle giant he was the embodiment of. RIP Robert. I've always been intrigued by your story.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @Bengtedvard
    @Bengtedvard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    A film made with love for a change. Sad that he left so early,he could have become a great man in 2 ways.😢😢❤❤

  • @joankersting2358
    @joankersting2358 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Bless his sweet heart! Who would bully a larger victim? Only 22, he was short lived but long and fondly remembered.

  • @purpleloverdownunder
    @purpleloverdownunder 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    That was so wonderful to see I have always found him interesting and I have enjoyed reading all the comments.

  • @davidcoyle1084
    @davidcoyle1084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Robert Wadlow came through my hometown of Chillicothe, Ohio, in July, 1939, with his father, sister, and brother. They stopped for a bite to eat at a pharmacy lunch counter, and of course drew a crowd. A picture appeared in the local paper the next day.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's so neat! :D

    • @darrylschultz9395
      @darrylschultz9395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Was there anything left to eat for the other customers afterwards?

    • @bluewolf2708
      @bluewolf2708 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@darrylschultz9395 Must you make of him even in death?

    • @darrylschultz9395
      @darrylschultz9395 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @bluewolf2708 Not my best joke, but do you think he'll mind?

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @Thikbody1979
    @Thikbody1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m very honored to say that Mr.Wadlow and my mother share the same birthday I’m also very honored to say I was born and raised as well as lived only 30 minutes away from Alton Illinois in a town call West Madison Illinois but even more ecstatic to have had an uncle that resided in Alton Illinois I’ve visited Mr.Wadlow’s grave site as well as well as the museum for him Alton Illinois is a beautiful place to me from what I remember I moved away in 1998 not really sure how much has changed but I do believe it’s even more beautiful now than back then🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I visited Alton in 2016 and it's such a nice little town! The statue was incredible to stand next to, the museum was so much fun and Village Inn Pancake House was delicious! :)

  • @extramile150
    @extramile150 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    excellent documentary of a kind, lovable giant of a person

  • @rivers743
    @rivers743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    he seemed like such a sweet heart but I can only imagine how uncomfortable he felt living in a world that wasn't made for him.

  • @Artuar3CRaFT
    @Artuar3CRaFT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    We will always remember Robert Wadlow the tallest man in the World, may he Rest in Peace.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners! God bless you!

  • @depnewshound
    @depnewshound 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a beautiful movie. I’ve known about Robert all of my life, but wonderful to see home movies and hear from those who knew him personally. What better way to be remembered than as a nice young man who was kind to all w a pleasant smile.

  • @aubreychadwickwhite8230
    @aubreychadwickwhite8230 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a beautiful and remarkable person. Kind, generous, and loving. God Blessed Robert.

  • @joyleenpoortier7496
    @joyleenpoortier7496 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a sad but beautiful story. Robert God made you different so your time on earth although short would be a memorable time. RIP Robert your smile lives on. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ichevictorlive1198
    @ichevictorlive1198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    1918 to this date 15/08/2021 and beyond He'll never be forgotten. 😥
    He was born on same month with me February, I've always watched his videos, I know I'll never get to meet him but I'll never Forget him, he's a record breaker, Robert Wadlow ❤❤

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Indeed! ♥♥

    • @RTTr-z6f
      @RTTr-z6f 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      july 2024

  • @glennbzt
    @glennbzt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    A beautiful soul…sad he died so young ….

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @atomicspid2129
    @atomicspid2129 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    He seemed like a great person. It’s sad that he passed away way at a young age. Way too soon.

    • @severinefisteberg8893
      @severinefisteberg8893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He had à disease since his infancy. Unfortunately he died because of his orthopaedic appliance and because in a long term he would have had bone trouble and from his skeleton . His body had to suffer a lot

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @DavidMartinez-g4z
    @DavidMartinez-g4z 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    He seems to be a gift from God . A loving and thoughtful person with an even bigger heart ♥️ then his size .

  • @natatron
    @natatron 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I didn't expect to get so emotional but this was a truly beautiful tribute to a beautiful human.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It certainly was! :')

    • @log_chilan
      @log_chilan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @SurferKenTV3
    @SurferKenTV3 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think Robert was so kind to children because he himself didn’t have a traditional childhood, not that he had a bad one but he knew kids are impressionable and wanted them to feel cherished. I grew up 45 minutes south of Alton, would go to Alton Square(pictured at the start of the video) every weekend with my family. I heard about Robert for the first time when I took a summer public speaking class at Lewis & Clark Community College(in Godfrey, Illinois about 5 minutes from Alton)in 1987; a fellow student did a presentation about him. You are remembered Robert.

  • @tonydean2541
    @tonydean2541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    For all the problems and difficulties he had, he still had so much time for kids. That puts him way up there in my book. A truly great person. R.I.P. big fella.

    • @dannyackland3983
      @dannyackland3983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He didn't have problems he was just unsually tall he caught an infection due to falty leg braces

    • @tonydean2541
      @tonydean2541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dannyackland3983 i dont know, id say being 8ft 11, not being able to just walk in somewhere and sit down, not being able to just jump in any car apart from your Dads, not being able to get on a bus or train comfortably and getting stared at everywhere you go cos theres no one else even close to your size would be a problem. Would be to me anyhow.

    • @jordyvillanueva9743
      @jordyvillanueva9743 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jesus saves sinners! God bless you!

  • @trees_are_round
    @trees_are_round 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Alton is my hometown. We are all so so so proud to be a part of his legacy, and that he is a part of ours. My senior yearbook's (2016) theme was "Where's Wadlow." Anyone who knew him tells lovely stories about him.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That's so neat! I visited the Alton Museum of History and Art in 2016! I can tell Alton loves him very much! :')

    • @trees_are_round
      @trees_are_round 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@britishchick09 we all really, really do love him 💞

  • @AT-zr9tv
    @AT-zr9tv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you for uploading this wonderful documentary.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You're welcome! :)

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @savagetwin52
    @savagetwin52 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This may be an old documentary, but what a beautiful life, although short, this giant man led. The acceptance of him but his community was amazing example of their willingness to see him as a regular boy and young man. This is an important message for this present day. His parents made correct decisions for his life. My guess is that they had not only wisdom but were also blessed with a high IQ, grace and love for their child.

  • @irenebanerjee4211
    @irenebanerjee4211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    What a gentle person!! May his soul rest in peace!!

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Jesus saves sinners! God bless you!

  • @minzygreen1167
    @minzygreen1167 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this is such a lovely lovely programme. People were so quietly spoken back then. and he was a lovely person. ❤

  • @barbarakirby3907
    @barbarakirby3907 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    What a wonderful, dear person he was!!

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Indeed he was! :')

  • @gavinmcguire9801
    @gavinmcguire9801 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a book,as a young boy, in the 1970s, called the Readers Digest Book of Facts.
    I read it every night in bed. My favourite book.Just open it at any page and start reading.
    I learned so much about Science, Biology, History, Geography, Politics, Social Sciences etc..
    Always enjoyed when I opened the page that told of Robert Wadlow.
    I read every page of that book 100's of times.
    Wish I still had it.

  • @florence4872
    @florence4872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing video he was very kind to others people in hes hometown also respected him this video show’s everyone is human it doesn’t matter how tall they are or any disabilities he also has a place in this world and in the hearts of others may Robert be layed to rest

  • @susanehlava3808
    @susanehlava3808 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That was so beautiful! I have heard of Robert but was so lovely to see the people closest to him had the appreciation of seeing past his height,there was so much more to him than that, so kind intelligent with a lovely smile ❤

  • @vio3366
    @vio3366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He seemed to be such a sweet and kind person, he was always smiling.

  • @benjaminamegatsey3134
    @benjaminamegatsey3134 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What an incredible young champion, RIP Robert.

  • @ernestturriziani2489
    @ernestturriziani2489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's good to see a history of this kind person

  • @djolivierastro
    @djolivierastro 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was 10 yrs old when I received the 1979 french version of Guiness' Le livre des records' . That's how his name and appearance became unforgettable to me . RIP Mr Wadlow

  • @Ch4uoyt
    @Ch4uoyt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I will never forget u robert wadlow i. Miss u RIP ROBER WADLOW :(( ❤️🥺

  • @SWExplore
    @SWExplore 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an amazing and kind young man. This video presentation brought a tear to my eye imagining everything he had endured yet kept a smile on his face. Thank you for sharing this story about Robert Wadlow, a truly outstanding man!

  • @kevin-jg5nq
    @kevin-jg5nq 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’ve known two people who either met Robert or knew him. They spoke highly of him.

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's amazing! He was kind to all who knew him! :)

  • @catherinebrady2640
    @catherinebrady2640 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was very happy to see this video documentary was very respectful of Mr. Wadlow and not sensationalized.❤

  • @nido.del.aguila2667
    @nido.del.aguila2667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The tallest human to have ever walked the Earth. Seemed like a very sweet and nice fella, rest in peace Robert 🕊️

    • @MJIZZEL
      @MJIZZEL ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Literally no way to be sure of who the tallest person to ever walk the earth was.

  • @auntiegc7880
    @auntiegc7880 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've always been aware of who Robert was, but this is the first documentary about him that I've watched. I cried a lot, but I'm so glad I watched it. What a lovely, gentle soul. Rest in peace Robert.

  • @tommy..980
    @tommy..980 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I remember my Dad talking about him when he came to Springfield Illinois for some event… I have never heard a bad word spoken about the young man everyone said he’s was so kind… One of his shoes are on display in a Alton bar/ restaurant it’s simply unbelievable how big it is….

    • @britishchick09
      @britishchick09  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's incredible! I love that everyone treated him with respect! :)

  • @Cookontherun7391
    @Cookontherun7391 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice to meet you Robert. A very lovely man. Thank you for telling us his story. 🇨🇦❤️

  • @martyreking5487
    @martyreking5487 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    it's always sad when a good person dies so young but I think it was kind of a blessing, this man would have been in horrible pain every day of his life, especially in his joints, also, its a good thing that Robert was born in that era because if he was born today, texting would be incredibly frustrating.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless you! Jesus saves sinners!

  • @tuffyrhodes3830
    @tuffyrhodes3830 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Growing up on Chicago's North Side in the '70s, I had the pleasure twice to meet and chat with the then tallest man in the world, the late Don Koehler, whom was 8'2", or as he said "2 yards, 2 feet, 2 inches tall." My sister is good friends with his twin sister since highschool, whom grew to be 5'9". Really nice fellow, whom attended our Cub Scout Blue & Gold dinner at River Park. I guess Illinois is blessed to have had two gentle giants with even bigger hearts as men