Ghana's Tallest Man Dies After Years of Battling Unusual Genetic Disorder
Awuche, measured at 7ft 4in in 2023, died after complications from Marfan syndrome and infected leg sores, relatives said.
- On Monday, Sulemana Abdul Samed, widely known as Awuche, died at Tamale Teaching Hospital at age 33 from complications of infected leg sores.
- Diagnosed with Marfan syndrome in his early twenties, Awuche stood 223cm tall when measured by the BBC in 2023. He had started growing rapidly at age 22, causing his limbs to lengthen significantly.
- Businessman Ibrahim Mahama, brother of Ghanaian President John Mahama, covered treatment costs earlier this month. Despite doctors reporting he was responding well to care, his condition suddenly worsened on Monday.
- The family chose to bury Awuche in Tamale rather than his home village of Gambaga, fearing mourners would overwhelm the local community. Relative Sulemana Abdul Kudus said, "Everyone knew how generous and kind he was."
- His death has sparked widespread mourning across Ghana, where he was celebrated as a symbol of resilience and pride for his community. The BBC had documented his remarkable story in 2022, making him widely known internationally.
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