Igor Vovkovinskiy: Tallest Living Man in the United States Dies at 38

Igor Vovkovinskiy was a Ukrainian-born American man who was the tallest living person in the United States, standing 7 feet 8 and one-third inches. Born on September 18, 1982, in Bar, Ukraine, he moved to Rochester, Minnesota, as a child to be treated at the Mayo Clinic.

Vovkovinskiy's height was attributed to a tumor on his pituitary gland that caused his body to produce too much growth hormone. He briefly held the record for tallest living man in the United States. He appeared in the 2011 comedy Hall Pass and represented Ukraine alongside singer Zlata Ognevich at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.

He moved to Minnesota in 1989 and became a well-known figure in Rochester, and he shared his story on a popular YouTube channel. In 2019 he said he was being treated for a heart condition. He died in Rochester on August 20, 2021, at age 38, after being hospitalized for heart disease. Remembered for his kindness and his sense of humor, he was a beloved member of his community.

Achievements: Became the tallest living person in the United States, appeared in Hall Pass (2011), appeared at the Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine (2013), shared his story on YouTube.

Birth: September 18, 1982 - Bar, Ukraine.

Profession: Tallest living man in the United States and entertainer.

Interesting Facts: He was the first official tallest living person from two countries. He moved to Rochester, Minnesota, in 1989.