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World's Former Fattest Man Who Weighed Incredible 88 Stone Dies at 48
Mirror ^ | May 26, 2014 | Anthony Bond

Posted on 05/26/2014 10:58:16 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Manuel Uribe was admitted to hospital with an abnormal heartbeat but despite the work of doctors died in Email

A Mexican man once considered the world's fattest man has died at the age of 48.

Manuel Uribe, 48, was admitted to hospital a few days ago following an abnormal heartbeat.

Despite the work of doctors, he died today at Hospital Universitario in Monterrey.

Meme - as he was known to family and friends - was once the heaviest man in the world, weighing an incredible 88 stone.

His enormous weight led to him receiving a Guinness World Record . However, he suffered a number of health complications and was left bedridden for the past nine years.

Meme managed to shed some weight and slimmed down to about 62 stone . In 2008, he married Claudia Solis.

His death was confirmed by local health officials and doctors have not yet certified the cause.


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To: Veggie Todd

I think I remember seeing him on a documentary. Nice looking man. Lovely smile. Hope he's in heaven, free from the burdens of this imperfect life.

21 posted on 05/27/2014 1:00:12 AM PDT by beaversmom
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To: GeronL

At that weight, I wonder if his height and width were about equal? Also, how do you get someone like that to a hospital?


22 posted on 05/27/2014 1:09:52 AM PDT by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Vet 70-71 Msgt US Air Force, retired)
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To: iowamark

When you die in Email, you spend eternity in Nigeria.


23 posted on 05/27/2014 1:10:49 AM PDT by BykrBayb (Wagglebee please come home we miss you! ~ Þ)
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To: nickcarraway

He led a full life.


24 posted on 05/27/2014 1:31:37 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: Talisker

She was his caretaker.


25 posted on 05/27/2014 1:33:04 AM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: GeronL

A lot of chalupas too!


26 posted on 05/27/2014 1:48:08 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (They are called "Liberals" because the word "parasite" was already taken.)
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To: nickcarraway

88 stones is the same as 352 pebbles.


27 posted on 05/27/2014 2:01:13 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Stop wishing for a perfect world. You may get it. Who will you talk to then?)
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To: Oliviaforever

They should have rolled him across the border. Then he could get free healthcare for his heart AND a sex change.


28 posted on 05/27/2014 2:13:59 AM PDT by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: nickcarraway

I wonder how many stones Michael Moore weighs?


29 posted on 05/27/2014 2:31:04 AM PDT by castlegreyskull
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To: nickcarraway

“He will be missed,” said Email Mayor Manuel Labor.
“He provided shade for many Emailians in the summer.”


30 posted on 05/27/2014 2:39:34 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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To: WhistlingPastTheGraveyard

Make sure to double delete him. That’s gonna take up some hard drive space.


31 posted on 05/27/2014 2:59:27 AM PDT by Vermont Lt (If you want to keep your dignity, you can keep it. Period........ Just kidding, you can't keep it.)
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To: castlegreyskull

I wonder how many stones Michael Moore weighs?

His weight is measured in turds.


32 posted on 05/27/2014 3:25:51 AM PDT by bikerman (Imagination is more important than intelligence)
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To: nickcarraway

Abnormal heartbeat, imagine that.


33 posted on 05/27/2014 4:22:23 AM PDT by kempster
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To: BykrBayb

LOL!


34 posted on 05/27/2014 4:25:26 AM PDT by Tax-chick (You say I'm insane ... I say you're afraid.)
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To: Mark17

You fire retro rockets and wait for re-entry


35 posted on 05/27/2014 4:46:10 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: GeronL
You fire retro rockets and wait for re-entry

Maybe so. I just wonder if atmospheric friction and drag would slow him down enough for a safe descent into the hospital?

36 posted on 05/27/2014 6:49:13 AM PDT by Mark17 (Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup champions 2010, 2013. Vietnam Vet 70-71 Msgt US Air Force, retired)
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To: Mark17

I meant the hospital would orbit him but I was tired and stupid when I wrote it


37 posted on 05/27/2014 6:52:17 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: Pontiac

Hubby was a firefighter for 33 years. They had a guy like this that they made calls on all the time. Finally one day a call came in and they had to cut out the side of the trailer he lived in to carry him out. He was dead.


38 posted on 05/27/2014 7:13:35 AM PDT by sheana
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To: Oliviaforever
1232 pounds is the total weight of 10 average illegal aliens.

8 1/2 illegals. They eat better once they get here.

39 posted on 05/27/2014 7:59:49 AM PDT by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
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To: nickcarraway

RIP.


40 posted on 05/27/2014 10:42:08 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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