Willie Camper

Guicel "Willie" Camper (October 1, 1924 – April 30, 1943) was an American man and performer who is notable for being the fourth verified tallest man in medical history to have reached the height of or more. At the time of his death at the age of 18, his death certificate reached the height of which disputes his 8 ft 7 in claim. He also wore size 32 shoes.

Life Camper was born in Memphis, Tennessee and his abnormal growth started around the age of nine. As he grew older, Camper worked as a performer. His unusual growth was caused by gigantism and problems with his thyroid. Up until his death, he was said to have never stopped growing.

He died of a heart attack in 1943 while performing at a sideshow in Martinez, California. He was buried in Mendenhall, Mississippi in a coffin that was long. His burial location remains largely unknown.