Former Harlem Globetrotter and once America's tallest man, George Bell dies at 67
Former Harlem Globetrotter and once America's tallest man, George Bell dies at 67
George Bell, an "American Horror Story" actor, former Harlem Globetrotter and once the tallest man in America, has died, his former employer confirmed. He was 67.
"We are saddened to learn of the passing of former deputy George Bell. George was a valued member of the Norfolk Sheriff's Office," the department based in Norfolk, Virginia wrote in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
According to the sheriff's office, Bell worked at the department from December 2000 through May 2014.
According to local media outlet WCNC-TV, he died "surrounded by loved ones at his home in Durham, North Carolina."
It was not immediately known how he died or what date he passed.
"He was well known for many things, but for those who worked with him he will be remembered for his kind and fun-loving personality," the sheriff's office wrote in its post. "He will always be considered a member of the Norfolk Sheriff's Office family. Our heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to his friends and family during this difficult time."
How tall was George Bell?
According to his Instagram page, in 2007 Bell set a Guinness Book of World Records for his height.
Born in Portsmith, Virginia, WCNC and WTKR reported, Bell attended Morris Brown College in Georgia where he played basketball and went onto play for the Globetrotters.
USA TODAY has reached out to the basketball team and university.
He also appeared in Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story" and AMC's "Freakshow."
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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