At One Time He Was the Heaviest Man in the World

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@LamontAtLarge Жыл бұрын

My other video on Robert Wadlow kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fb5khMhj28vYiZc.html

@queenp9549 Жыл бұрын

Love you 😘 ❤️

@charlespeatross2223 Жыл бұрын

@@queenp9549 ppl

@nanaof7preciousgrands115 Жыл бұрын

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

@noahhyde8769 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Wow really

@larryhullinger4141 Жыл бұрын

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

@bananabana6630 Жыл бұрын

@@larryhullinger4141 OMFG!😱

@Matt-xv2cp Жыл бұрын

And he still weighed more than all of them.

@kkormanik Жыл бұрын

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

@melanieiwasko6010 Жыл бұрын

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

@conservativehippie9736 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting us know

@maxpayne7312 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

That's good to know!

@shawnprime5085 Жыл бұрын

And the coins?

@conservativehippie9736 Жыл бұрын

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

@greyone40 Жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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

@StuMarston 2 ай бұрын

I remember that too.

@user-up5ih9co6m Жыл бұрын

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

@hopeburbo4372 Жыл бұрын

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

@BooBooKitty65 Жыл бұрын

@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 Жыл бұрын

@JohnnyPervo-uj2ui Oh okay, great joke.👍

@melissaclark6578 Жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

She sounded lovely

@laurah.7696 Жыл бұрын

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

@SusieDaw-ix6pv Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

That's crazy

@louisegross3886 Жыл бұрын

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

@DebraOdonnell-zb3vx 9 ай бұрын

That is just plain criel😢

@southernsass2937 Жыл бұрын

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

@donnarigg3623 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@donnarigg3623 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@sarahbethkeith375 Жыл бұрын

Yes he is!!

@jetpetty1613 Жыл бұрын

RIP Mr. Robert Earl Hughes

@iraeaglemind Жыл бұрын

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

@susieturk1 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

RIP big guy 🙏

@shdz57 6 ай бұрын

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

@michelesowards7764 Жыл бұрын

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

@Orpilorp Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@darrellpasion8925 Жыл бұрын

@Johnny Pervo rest In heLL ? Why. ?

@janiceseaman78 Жыл бұрын

@Johnny Pervo how rude are you

@darrellpasion8925 Жыл бұрын

@Johnny Pervo crawl back under your rock kid.

@libertygiveme1987 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kennysmith4276 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mimig5357 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@lindaloe Жыл бұрын

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

@barneyronnie Жыл бұрын

Trilafon saved me ...

@mirandarights9635 Жыл бұрын

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

@wendysmith8246 Жыл бұрын

Rip to Robert earl Hughes 🙏🕊🙏

@samanthagomez7074 Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@michelesowards7764 Жыл бұрын

Rest well buddy

@samanthagomez7074 Жыл бұрын

@Johnny Pervo Oh well 2 bad for u Dude

@samanthagomez7074 Жыл бұрын

@Johnny Pervo Idc u don't like it Dude

@samanthagomez7074 Жыл бұрын

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

@lorimcbrayer8431 Жыл бұрын

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

@lizzierankin-fe9kj Жыл бұрын

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

@RebelRoseJade Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@AripeliTutoringServices Жыл бұрын

Lamont is the best storyteller of all time.

@NovemberReigne Жыл бұрын

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 ❤🙏🏾

@juliewessels4045 Жыл бұрын

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

@myrescuecats3028 Жыл бұрын

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

@texanasimmons1761 Жыл бұрын

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

@Zoydian Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, no, nothing like that

@spiritmatter1553 Жыл бұрын

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

@LaurenFerrell885 Жыл бұрын

Rest in Peace to Robert 🙏

@ladyaly864 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jennifermurphy899 Жыл бұрын

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

@carolwilder2289 Жыл бұрын

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.

@loretta_3843 Жыл бұрын

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!

@denislacombe4103 Жыл бұрын

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...

@laurab1089 Жыл бұрын

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

@debbieschultz9768 Жыл бұрын

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

@jetknight7562 Жыл бұрын

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

@hollyb.3615 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Sadly it's probably an overcrowded housing development now

@samanthagomez7074 Жыл бұрын

Wow really

@Richard-bt7br Жыл бұрын

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

@pinebarrenpatriot8289 Жыл бұрын

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

@samanthagomez7074 Жыл бұрын

@Johnny Pervo Hey mind ur dumb business Dude

@victorcontreras9138 Жыл бұрын

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!

@lockrobster7928 Жыл бұрын

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

@denisearmbruster7478 Жыл бұрын

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! 😇❤🕊🙏

@rhondashinn4952 Жыл бұрын

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

@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md Жыл бұрын

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.

@sylviamiller9047 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for remembering this young man and telling his story

@sarakeith5480 Жыл бұрын

What a sad story!! Thanks Lamont!!

@queenthunderbolt Жыл бұрын

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!!

@Jkk55 Жыл бұрын

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

@johnnyv1938 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@debigrimes1127 Жыл бұрын

i hope he had some kind friends😢

@ivorybow Жыл бұрын

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

@Sunshine123x Жыл бұрын

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.

@samanthaforbes3221 Жыл бұрын

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

@patriciaclark409 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@patriciaclark409 Жыл бұрын

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.

@valerief1231 Жыл бұрын

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.

@coranelson9254 Жыл бұрын

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

@truthman2471 Жыл бұрын

So you do have sympathy for overweight?

@StacyL. Жыл бұрын

I love historical stories like this. Thanks Lamont!

@carolgillis5265 Жыл бұрын

RIP Robert

@justine5588 Жыл бұрын

Such a sad story 😥 Stay safe out there Lamont 🙏

@sandyjohnson3183 11 ай бұрын

Clearly a medical condition. Rest in peace Robert ❤

@ertznay3142 6 ай бұрын

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

@TheSherryBoops Жыл бұрын

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

@lauracordova4302 Жыл бұрын

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

@ravenlee1968 Жыл бұрын

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

@unclemonster48 Жыл бұрын

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.

@cheryldrumheller5086 Жыл бұрын

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

@ANYHOO0 Жыл бұрын

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

@taranusbaum8244 Жыл бұрын

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.

@djquinn11 Жыл бұрын

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

@RubyRobertson-tt6tg Жыл бұрын

Thats very sad story RIp Robert 😪❤. Ty Lamont

@catherineferguson7388 Жыл бұрын

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 💐💐💐

@scottieeasley4907 Жыл бұрын

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

@Col92019 Жыл бұрын

He’s in a perfect body now.

@itsinthebagcrochetwithdarla Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do this story.

@cwaynebrock2519 Жыл бұрын

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.

@douglascorley6630 Жыл бұрын

At least he got a nice headstone Godspeed

@kaylacereghin6375 5 ай бұрын

I agree with you Lamont, I don't understand leaving the keys too lol 😆

@supersalty2182 Жыл бұрын

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

@viclucyzia Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lamont for doing this for me. Nothing to do with crime but about a very nice man with physical problems . Thank you.

@juanzapata492 Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace mr Robert 😢

@turbinexman Жыл бұрын

Poor man!! RIP Robert Earl Hughes!!

@ChrissyMazzocchi Жыл бұрын

RIP Robert ❤ Love your videos Lamont

@kentayduhart785 Жыл бұрын

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

@latashaharvin618 Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Robert ❤️🕊🙏🏼

@jeremyp3729 Жыл бұрын

Great story!

@mysteryneophyte Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine the strength that man had, I mean physically, he was beyond strong, but beyond that even that man had to be strong

@blazefairchild465 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lamont ,I wonder if Roberts condition could have been repaired it this day & age ? What a very sad life for a child & young man.

@supergeekjay Жыл бұрын

It is treatable with Thyroxine. My mum and brother both have overactive thyroids, my mum also has coeliac's disease, which is a gluten intolerance.

@Chaotic-Demise77 Жыл бұрын

Much respect & solute to you Mr. Hughes!

@jeanaesamuel47 Жыл бұрын

RIP SIR❤❤❤❤

@curtissmith5469 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lamont for the story on Robert,may he R.I.P.

@originalsixx Жыл бұрын

RIP 🙏

@pam8962 Жыл бұрын

Heart breaking 💔 story God bless him

@julianash4663 Жыл бұрын

Blessed be to Robert

@susanbobo5098 Жыл бұрын

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