Yao Defen
Yao Defen was the tallest living woman, as recognized by Guinness World Records. She stood at 7 ft 8 in tall and weighed 346 lb. Her gigantism was due to a tumor in her pituitary gland. Wikipedia
Born: July 15, 1972, Shucheng County, Lu'An, China
Died: November 13, 2012 (age 40 years), Zhucheng, Weifang, China
Height: 7′ 8″