George Bell, America's Tallest Man, Dies at 67

George Bell, recognized by Guinness World Records as America’s tallest man at 7 feet 8 inches, has passed away at the age of 67 in Durham, North Carolina. A Portsmouth native, Bell served as a deputy for the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office from 2000 to 2014 and was remembered for his kind and fun-loving personality by his colleagues. Bell first gained the title in 2007 but was surpassed by Igor Vovkovinskiy, only to reclaim it upon Vovkovinskiy's death in 2021. Beyond his law enforcement career, Bell played basketball at Morris Brown College and Biola University, and was a performer with the Harlem Globetrotters. He also made appearances on shows like AMC's 'Freakshow' and 'American Horror Story.' The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office expressed their condolences, honoring his legacy within the community.