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Nigeria’s tallest man, Afeez Agoro is dead

Seasoned Nigerian actor and tallest man, Afeez Agoro Oladimiji, has died, aged 48.

It was learnt that Agoro was rushed to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), where he died on Wednesday night after he developed some complications.

Entrepreneur and Twitter Influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke, broke the news of his death Thursday, June 15.

“Nigerian tallest man Afeez Agoro Oladimeji is dead after suffering from prolonged sickness,” he tweeted.

Agoro’s last post on Facebook was on May 28 after he recovered from hip replacement.

He wrote: “Thank God Almighty for a successful operation now it’s time for therapy.”

Before his demise, Agoro’ height stood at 2.25 metres (7 ft 4 in).

His burial arrangement have commenced at his residence in Community road, Akoka.