Actor and public figure who is known for holding the record as the world's tallest person living in the United States. At his tallest, he stood seven feet and eight and a third inches, beating the record set by the basketball player George Bell.
He was in a number of commercials and films, including the movie Hall Pass.
He was the first person to be declared the tallest man in two different countries. In 2012, fans donated to help him buy specialized shoes.
He moved from Ukraine to the United States when he was seven years old.
He was also known for wearing a t-shirt that read "World's Biggest Obama Supporter" for a rally to support President Barack Obama.