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Breaking News: 
Sandy Allen has sadly passed away

We have been informed that Sandy Allen has sadly passed away this morning. Sandy held the record for tallest living woman since 1975, standing at 2 m 31.7 cm (7 ft 7.25 in) until today. Sandy was an amazing and inspiring record holder and will be missed by all of us at Guinness World Records.

Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this time.

Sandy’s death leaves the category of tallest woman open.

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