At One Time He Was the Heaviest Man in the World

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[@LamontAtLarge]

My other video on Robert Wadlow kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYmXgphoq8qnj8U

[@queenp9549]

Love you 😘 ❤️

[@charlespeatross2223]

​@@queenp9549 ppl

[@nanaof7preciousgrands115]

2000 people at his funeral must have meant he was a good guy . Rest in peace sir

[@noahhyde8769]

And interesting that he was pen pals with Robert Wadlow (the tallest man), since Wadlow passed away in 1940, when Hughes would have been about 14.

[@samanthagomez7074]

Wow really

[@larryhullinger4141]

It was probably morbid curiosity His casket was so big and heavy it took a crane to lower it into the grave

[@bananabana6630]

@@larryhullinger4141 OMFG!😱

[@Matt-xv2cp]

And he still weighed more than all of them.

[@kkormanik]

How sad his life had this medical condition that cost him a sad quality of life.

[@melanieiwasko6010]

Keys on a tombstone represent knowledge and entrance to heaven. 🔑

[@conservativehippie9736]

Thank you for letting us know

[@maxpayne7312]

I kind of had an idea that’s what it meant, cause they always use the phrase of “the pearly gates of heaven” or “stairway to heaven”

[@hollyb.3615]

That's good to know!

[@shawnprime5085]

And the coins?

[@conservativehippie9736]

@@shawnprime5085 military...different meanings for ea coin

[@user-up5ih9co6m]

I grew up 3 miles from the cemetery. I've been several times to pay my respects. R.I.P. Robert.

[@greyone40]

I had the Guinness book of records back in the 70s, and I remember it saying he was buried in "a coffin the size of a piano case."

[@Maxine1630]

I had that same edition in the 70's also. It sure did say that!!

[@StuMarston]

I remember that too.

[@melissaclark6578]

My aunt was obese. She wasn’t born a big baby either. She really didn’t start putting on weight until she was about 11 or 12 yrs old. It was sad because teenagers were so mean to her that the bus driver made my aunt sit at the steps of the bus. Punishing her and not the bullies. She never married and never had kids. So she spoiled her niece and nephews. She was a awesome aunt. I really miss her. I was actually closer to her then my own mom because certain things I couldn’t talk to my mom about but I could talk to my aunt about and my aunt never told my mom.

[@clairewilson3278]

She sounded lovely

[@jetpetty1613]

RIP Mr. Robert Earl Hughes

[@laurah.7696]

Poor guy. Bless his heart. Some people today could take a lesson in niceness and do not have the struggles that he had.

[@iraeaglemind]

Im surprised he made it to 32 years old!I remember seeing him years ago in the Guinness Book of World Records.

[@hopeburbo4372]

Rest With The Angels Robert Earl Hughes No more struggles in life, fly free, fly high

[@BooBooKitty65]

​@JohnnyPervo-uj2ui Hi, just curious as to why you would write such a thing? Why would you wish someone to rest with the demons??

[@BooBooKitty65]

@JohnnyPervo-uj2ui Oh okay, great joke.👍

[@southernsass2937]

This poor man. To bad he couldn't get known medical help back then, like today. RIP Robert 🕊

[@michelesowards7764]

The world of entertainment back then was shameful but at least it gave him means and a way to meet people. I pray he met some nice friendly souls on his journey

[@SusieDaw-ix6pv]

Back in the 70's there was a man who lived in his trailer. He was too big to get out of it. They towed him around to towns and for a dollar you could go in and see him and talk to him for a couple of minutes. Southeast Texas.

[@jacobfleming565]

That's crazy

[@louisegross3886]

Ain't that a bitch how degrading like he was a side show attraction

[@DebraOdonnell-zb3vx]

That is just plain criel😢

[@kennysmith4276]

I visited this area a few years ago and drove through the town he lived in. People that knew him said he was the nicest guy you could ever meet.

[@Orpilorp]

He sounds like he was a kind man. I hope he knew Jesus. Imagine the joy of being set free from that burden of a body, meeting his Saviour. Thanks for another thoughtful video.

[@justonsullivan3807]

I can't imagine living his life. What a sad story. R.I.P Robert. 🙏🇺🇲🗽🇺🇲🙏

[@darrellpasion8925]

​@Johnny Pervo rest In heLL ? Why. ?

[@janiceseaman78]

​@Johnny Pervo how rude are you

[@darrellpasion8925]

@Johnny Pervo crawl back under your rock kid.

[@wendysmith8246]

Rip to Robert earl Hughes 🙏🕊🙏

[@samanthagomez7074]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@michelesowards7764]

Rest well buddy

[@samanthagomez7074]

@Johnny Pervo Oh well 2 bad for u Dude

[@samanthagomez7074]

@Johnny Pervo Idc u don't like it Dude

[@samanthagomez7074]

@Johnny Pervo What ur problem Dude Idc u don't like it on my comment k

[@AripeliTutoringServices]

Lamont is the best storyteller of all time.

[@libertygiveme1987]

Soooooo VERY SAD!!!! He sounded like a really nice guy. Couldn't have been much of a life for him!!!! Rest In Eternal Peace Robert.

[@lizzierankin-fe9kj]

You told his story with such reverence 😢. Rest in peace Robert Earl 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lorimcbrayer8431]

Surprising he did not have a stroke or heart attack sooner than he did. RIP sir.

[@susieturk1]

I am so very sorry that he had to live in that body. I can't imagine the Ridicule and pain that he went thru every day of his life. My heart hurts for him💔🥺 Rest in peace, Robert, you deserve happiness.

[@colonelangus3157]

RIP big guy 🙏

[@shdz57]

He earned a good living from his size at the carnival. Plus, like Lamont said, Robert enjoyed meeting and talking to people.

[@LaurenFerrell885]

Rest in Peace to Robert 🙏

[@texanasimmons1761]

Thank you for sharing this mans story. His reputation as Worlds Heaviest Man deserves to be remembered.

[@donnarigg3623]

Thank you Lamont for remembering Robert Earl. Next time stop in Fishhook Illinois to see the tiny town's tribute to Robert Earl. My Aunt taught Robert Earl. She had interesting stories.

[@sarahbethkeith375]

What stories? Anything you can share? That would be interesting 😊

[@donnarigg3623]

Just how humble and nice he was. But the circus took advantage of him and not always paid him. That what I can remember. My Aunt is no longer living. We would hear about him once in a great while and shewould always say how kind.

[@sarahbethkeith375]

Reminds me of Iz..he's an Hawaiian singer with the same problem. Hawaii shut down when he died he was in the same weight range

[@sylviamiller9047]

​@@sarahbethkeith375 is he the man who sing the song some were over the rainbow

[@sarahbethkeith375]

Yes he is!!

[@juliewessels4045]

That poor man! What a sad story. Stay safe out there, and rock on, Lamont!💜✌

[@myrescuecats3028]

So sad RIP Mr Earl! Fly high with the Angels!😔

[@mirandarights9635]

Robert couldn't help his condition back in those days. He sounds like a decent, loving person. May his Sweet soul rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖

[@NovemberReigne]

I remember reading about him many years ago in the Guinness Book of World’s records when I was in junior high school.I feel bad for him. May he rest in peace ❤🙏🏾

[@mimig5357]

A great, sad story! A lot of people that died in that era were from medical issues that thankfully doctor's can fix now. We are fortunate to live in the present. Keep up the awesome work and be safe!!

[@mysteriousjz]

Yes, true. But, we have whole new sets of issues to deal with today. Suicide is one among many others

[@lindaloe]

Thanks For The Great 👍 Post Lamont, And All Of The Others,Too!!

[@barneyronnie]

Trilafon saved me ...

[@loretta_3843]

I love how you can give a cheerful and upbeat "hello" to us all from a cemetery. Thanks for all the stories you bring to us!

[@ladyaly864]

Keys to heaven....That's what those keys signify...He died young at age 32...Such a sad story...RIP to Robert and condolences to his family...Thanks fo the tour and wonderful narration...You're such a good story teller...Blessings...

[@latasha195]

That is very sad. I'll be 32 in June.

[@RebelRoseJade]

As you said Lamont, you would think that he ate a lot of food and you are right about health issues. I know in both sides of families it's hard to be able to eat like a lot of people. Because I have found if I try to eat like some people do that it's not very long until I can see the weight starting to come on. It's really sad that people don't understand that people who are over weight have feelings too. It's breaks my heart. Because I know the pain of being over weight and having people pick on you about it. R.I.P. Robert.

[@baileylynn6481]

I'm so sorry to hear you have to deal with that! For different reasons,I was picked in in Jr high. It hurts😢

[@laurab1089]

Bless his heart.. I can't imagine the physical pain he must have felt..

[@jetknight7562]

Just by his smile, you could tell he had a nice personality to others...

[@victorcontreras9138]

I believe that Robert's brother was once asked what he thought about his overweight brother. His reply was: He ain't heavy, he's my brother!

[@carolwilder2289]

Thank you for the 'behind scenes' of this mans life. Such a shame Robert lived in this manner. People are not 'freaks'. Humans can be so cruel.

[@lockrobster7928]

Thank you for granting my request, Lamont. As expected, you give a more detailed story on his life than other KZbinrs out there.

[@debbieschultz9768]

What a sad life he had. His health was bad and joining a circus which had to be humiliating ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@Zoydian]

As you walked amoung the tombstones on your way to Robert's grave, it seems to me as if all the cemeterie's residents were listening to your tale. Made me feel like going to a cemetery and read stories to the dead to entertain them.

[@mysteriousjz]

Sorry, no, nothing like that

[@spiritmatter1553]

@@mysteriousjzWRONG-O! OP should definitely sit in a cemetery and read out loud to the birds and squirrels.

[@denislacombe4103]

This Man has had an awful life!!! Now he deserves being free for Eternity!!! Rest in Peace Robert!!! Thank you for this video Lamont ! Because of you i knew the story of this poor Man!!! Stay safe! God Bless! Denis from France...

[@jennifermurphy899]

That breaks my heart. RIP Robert Earl you died way too young. Stay safe out there Lamont

[@hollyb.3615]

Thanks Lamont for covering this story and for visiting Robert's grave. Looked like he kept pretty cheerful through many trials in life. May he rest in peace 🕊️

[@christyhubbard8074]

If I’m not mistaken, I think his family donated a large sum of land for a Girl Scout camp in IL called Wildwood. It was beautiful. Sadly it’s no longer in use. A touching gift from some very nice people. Safe travels as always Lamont.

[@pinebarrenpatriot8289]

Sadly it's probably an overcrowded housing development now

[@samanthagomez7074]

Wow really

[@Richard-bt7br]

@@pinebarrenpatriot8289 Not really if u look at the current Google map of the area. Its farm fields and woodlands.

[@pinebarrenpatriot8289]

@@Richard-bt7br for now it may be still wooded. The human virus will wipe that out in the next few decades.

[@samanthagomez7074]

@Johnny Pervo Hey mind ur dumb business Dude

[@sylviamiller9047]

Thanks for remembering this young man and telling his story

[@sarakeith5480]

What a sad story!! Thanks Lamont!!

[@rhondashinn4952]

Such a sad story, I can listening to you all day telling stories Lamont. RIP Robert Earl. Safe travels Lamont

[@denisearmbruster7478]

Lamont thank you for an excellent job on this story. 👏 You reported his story with dignity. I love all of the subjects that you cover! Rock On LAMONT! REST IN POWER Robert Earl Hughes! 😇❤🕊🙏

[@johnnyv1938]

He was one of the most infamous people in the Guinness Book along with Robert Waldo. When I was a child I was able to meet the Maguire Twins(heaviest twins) at the Myrtle Beach Guinness book of records. Its now a Ripley believe it or not

[@carjen121]

So sad Lamont he got this big. Rest In Peace🕊️

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

There was a guy here in my town that weighed 500lbs, my dad worked with him making auto rugs and he would jump on the scales, at brake he would eat a large hoagie a family size bag of chips and a 2 liter of soda for a snack. When he died they had to cut a hole in the wall of his house and haul him to the funeral home on a rollback tow truck. Very sad these people have to live like that for whatever reason it may be either a medical reason or a severe addiction to food.

[@debigrimes1127]

i hope he had some kind friends😢

[@Jkk55]

Hey Lamont thank you for the story it was so sad they never had the know how to fix him. I hope he rests in peace stay safe love from the UK x

[@Sunshine123x]

Crikey what a tragic story .seems his weight had been his whole life .poor man 😢thanks sir for your daily journey with true life stories.

[@ivorybow]

Thank you Lamont. We can always count on you to tell us wonderful stories about some of the most fascinating and amazing people 💓🙏

[@queenthunderbolt]

I don't believe in coincidences but I was watching Robert Earl Hughes videos on youtube last night haha! I have a few videos of him saved in my playlist on here. I was always intrigued because not only about this size but he was mobile. You should check out actual footage of him walking. His relatives said he was very happy and loved people despite the way strangers treated him when he was on exhibit. So sad he died so young. One of my favorite true stories! Thanks Lamont!!

[@StacyL.]

I love historical stories like this. Thanks Lamont!

[@samanthaforbes3221]

I remember hearing about him bk in the day😔 RIP Robert

[@carolgillis5265]

RIP Robert

[@ertznay3142]

3:12 Zinker! Thank you for keeping this man's memory alive.

[@TheSherryBoops]

This is sad. At least he made a little money so his family could eat. ~Thanks Lamont~~~~Sherry

[@coranelson9254]

Very sad to me. My paternal Grand mother was morbidly obese also.

[@truthman2471]

So you do have sympathy for overweight?

[@justine5588]

Such a sad story 😥 Stay safe out there Lamont 🙏

[@julianash4663]

Blessed be to Robert

[@ravenlee1968]

Sounds like a metabolic disease they didn't know about. Keys are left as a means to enter Heaven Love you Lamont, stay safe 😊❤

[@valerief1231]

I recall my father having a book of “circus freaks” and Robert Earl was featured, they perpetuated the story that he was buried in a piano case.

[@patriciaclark409]

The cure for hypothyroidism was discovered before this man was born. But as his family were so poor they probably didn't have the money to pay for it. With this disease every morsel he ate would probably put on three times as much weight as someone without it. RIP young man.

[@rachelsill79]

You are wrong. There is no cure, to this day. Treatments and cures are two different things.

[@patriciaclark409]

excuse my wrong choice of word. The treatment for this condition is using thyroxine. My son has to take 175 mcg everyday. I don't know if there is a genetic side to this disease but on my mothers side of the family it has occurred in the last three generations.

[@ANYHOO0]

I'm glad they gave him a nice large headstone.

[@sandyjohnson3183]

Clearly a medical condition. Rest in peace Robert ❤

[@latashaharvin618]

Rest In Peace Robert ❤️🕊🙏🏼

[@LemmyKoopaShowtime01]

Wow. Just Wow.

[@lauracordova4302]

Good story but very sad, it brought tears to my eyes. Lamont keep up the good work stay safe

[@Col92019]

He’s in a perfect body now.

[@RubyRobertson-tt6tg]

Thats very sad story RIp Robert 😪❤. Ty Lamont

[@itsinthebagcrochetwithdarla]

Thank you for taking the time to do this story.

[@douglascorley6630]

At least he got a nice headstone Godspeed

[@supersalty2182]

You're awesome Lamont. Love your outlook on life and death. 😂👍

[@cheryldrumheller5086]

Fascinating, I never knew any of this about him. Thanks for sharing this story. Rest in peace Robert.

[@juanzapata492]

Rest In Peace mr Robert 😢

[@scottieeasley4907]

2 RECORDS NO 1 WANTS to POSSESS. Record 4 TIME LOST @ SEA, & HEAVIEST HUMAN BEING ON PLANET EARTH.

[@ChrissyMazzocchi]

RIP Robert ❤ Love your videos Lamont

[@originalsixx]

RIP 🙏

[@cwaynebrock2519]

Dan Blocker, aka Hoss Cartwright from Bonanza, when he was born, he was a 14 pound baby. Of course he grew to be 6'4" and a little over 300 pounds until he died. He too was a big man, but never had any health issues that caused him to past away.

[@richardwigley4942]

Thanks LAM so sad take care rich Ann England

[@pam8962]

Heart breaking 💔 story God bless him

[@GenerationX3333]

Robert.. A good man

[@Ann-ub4mf]

Poor man.😔😢

[@taranusbaum8244]

It's such a sad story. I remember people talking about it when I was a kid. He died in the town that I grew up in.

[@donfrederick01964]

very sad for him

[@djquinn11]

That poor guy, can’t imagine what his life must have been like.

[@susanbobo5098]

Poor families 😢. I remember a story my grandfather told me: during the depression,my mother said at dinner time “ wish we had ice cream “. Grandpa got up. Left the house, and returned with a quart of ice cream- he stole

[@catherineferguson7388]

Hi Lamont, poor Robert, only that weight because of a medical condition, I glad that he became famous, and will never be forgotten. RIP Robert 💐💐💐

[@jeanaesamuel47]

RIP SIR❤❤❤❤

[@jeremyp3729]

Great story!

[@unclemonster48]

You know Lamont, between you and the proper people our folks and history forgotten will be documented and not so forgotten. I live vicariously through your lens of travel.

[@turbinexman]

Poor man!! RIP Robert Earl Hughes!!

[@uhuru81lamarr]

Minneapolis Minnesota watching

[@kentayduhart785]

Why his tombstone so fresh and new looking????

[@shemajragin4606]

RIP 🪦 🕊️