Late smallest man’s unfulfilled wish: getting married

The world’s shortest man, China's He Pingping, who stands just 74.6 centimeters tall, suddenly had heart problems while shooting a TV show in Rome, Italy, and died in the hospital at the age of 21 on March 13. The Guinness Book of World Records has praised He for making such a huge impact on the world despite his small size. He lights up others' lives, and is an inspiration to anyone considered different or unusual.

The photo was taken on January 14, 2010, when He Pingping attended a Guinness Book  of World Records event in Istanbul, Turkey.

Two weeks ago, He took part in a TV program in Rome called The Record Show. After He finished two episodes, he suddenly felt uncomfortable. The communications director of Europroduzione said, "He first felt uncomfortable, and we decided to send him to hospital, because he is a special man. We let him undergo all medical checks. After being in hospital for three days, He was sent to the Intensive Care Unit." On the afternoon of March 13, He died, and the hospital said he suffered from heart disease and high cholesterol levels. He's family was shocked by his sudden death. His elderly sister said, "When Pingping was in Italy, he called us every day, saying he had no appetite and missed us." He's family is now waiting for his remains to return to China for burial, and would require the Italian TV production company pay for the funeral.

The photo was taken on January 14, 2010, when He Pingping attended a Guinness Book  of World Records event in Istanbul, Turkey.