Robert Earl Hughes (1926-1958) was the heaviest man known in history during his lifetime. He had a malfunctioning pituitary gland which caused him to grow to 1070 pounds at a height of 6'1''. His chest measured 10'3'' around. He exhibited at carnivals and fairs and was popular, especially with children. He died at age 32 of the measles.

Robert Earl Hughes (1926-1958) was the heaviest man known in history during his lifetime. He had a malfunctioning pituitary gland which caused him to grow to 1070 pounds at a height of 6'1''. His chest measured 10'3'' around. He exhibited at carnivals and fairs and was popular, especially with children. He died at age 32 of the measles.