Siddiqa Parveen | |
Other Names: | Siddiqa Parvin |
Birth Date: | 1987 or 1988 |
Birth Place: | West Bengal, India |
Death Place: | Gangarampur, West Bengal |
Nationality: | Indian |
Known For: | Tallest living female, tallest Indian woman |
Height: | 7 ft 8 in |
Siddiqa Parveen (1987 or 1988 – 14 August 2024) was an Indian woman listed by Guinness World Records as the tallest living woman. She was also the tallest Indian woman in recorded history at 7feet.[1] [2]
Siddiqa Parveen first became known in 2012 when India TV News reported her to be 8feet and 160kg (350lb).[3]
In December 2012, she was measured lying down by Dr. Debasis Saha and found to be at least 7feet, but her fully upright height was estimated to be at least 7feet.[4]
In early August 2024, her health suddenly started to deteriorate and she was admitted to Gangarampur Super Speciality Hospital. She died on 14 August 2024, aged 36.[5]