Carl Thompson

Carl Thompson (1981 – 21 June 2015) was the heaviest man in the United Kingdom, weighing at the time of his death. At the same age, he took food from his neighbour's freezer. He attended Harbour Specialist School in Dover. He last left his flat on crutches on his birthday in 2014, when he weighed . Thompson said that he used his weight to tell others not to follow his example. After the television appearance he received support from local people, including someone who sent him healthier meals.

Death Kent Police were informed of Thompson's death at 10:38 a.m. on 21 June 2015 at 33 years old. It took six hours (including time taken to remove a wall) for three undertakers, two police officers and firemen to remove his body.