He Pingping, the world's smallest man, is dead at 21.

[BurtWorm]

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He Pingping, recognized as the world’s smallest man by Guinness World Records, died during the weekend, Guinness said on its Web site.

The 21-year-old native of China was measured at 2 feet, 5.37 inches tall by Guinness in March 2008, the record keepers said.

He was on visit to Italy to appear on a records show when he died, Guinness said. Autopsy results were pending, but Guinness said it was suspected He died of a heart condition.

“Pingping showed us that, despite the challenges we face, we can still make the most out of life, and for such a small man, he made a huge impact around the world,” said Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday.

Guinness said it plans a special tribute to He in its next edition and was researching who becomes the world’s smallest man with He’s death.

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[caitxrawks]

1. awww.

:( How sad. I'm 21.

[Ptah]

2. After a short illness?

[BurtWorm]

4. Please. Let's have a little respect.

I mean a tiny bit... I mean a brief... I mean... D'oh!

[snooper2]

3. here's a list..

Flag Height Name Note Lifespan

56 cm Khagendra Thapa Magar From Nepal stands at only 22 inches (56 cm) tall according to Guinness World Records. 1991–

56 cm Ronjay Eduvas From Manila, stands at only 22 inches (56 cm) tall according to the people of the Republic.. 1991–

57 cm Gul Mohammed Shortest man ever verified, measuring only 22.4 inches (57 cm), according to Guinness World Records. 1957–1997

64 cm Younis Edwan Shortest man claimant, is said to be 25 inches (64 cm) tall. 1971–

68 cm Lin Yü-chih Shortest man currently living (immobile) at 26.6 inches (68 cm), according to Guinness World Records. 1972–

74 cm He Pingping Once officially verified as shortest living man (mobile) at 29 inches (74 cm), until death in March 2010. 1988–2010