Trust us—these weights will blow your mind! Scroll down to meet the 12 heaviest people in history and their absolutely wild life stories!
#10: Terry Smith
Terry Smith is low-key a legend in the world of extreme obesity—she’s widely considered one of the heaviest women ever, tipping the scales at around 700 pounds (317.5 kg). Her weight left her bedridden for years, making basic tasks like feeding herself totally impossible. So, she relied 100% on her husband and family for care—which just goes to show how tough obesity is, not just for the person, but their loved ones too.
#9: Mayra Rosales
Mayra Rosales had not one, but TWO massive crises hit her at once. First, her 1,000-pound frame put her at death’s door from health issues. Second? She got sentenced to death for murdering her 2-year-old nephew. She claimed it was an accident—she tripped and accidentally crushed him. Lucky for her, after losing tons of weight, a post-mortem proved she was innocent, and she walked free. Turns out, she’d been covering for her sister, who’d been abusing the kid this whole time. Wild, right?
#8: Michael Hebranko
Michael Hebranko’s peak weight? A mind-blowing 1,120 pounds (508 kg)! He tried so hard to get healthy over the years—hopping on one strict diet after another—but every time, he’d not only gain back the weight he lost, but pack on even more. Eventually, he hit a staggering 4,004 pounds (1,816 kg)—a number that had doctors shook. Tragically, his body couldn’t take the strain forever, and he passed away in 2013 from heart, kidney, and liver failure.
#7: Hatohov
Hatohov made global headlines at just 4 years old when he became the world’s heaviest kid—weighing in at 123 pounds (55.8 kg), which is over THREE TIMES the average for a kid his age! His weight kept skyrocketing as he grew: by 9, he was already 406 pounds (184.2 kg). His story really shined a light on how tough childhood obesity is, and why early help is so important.
#6: Patrick Deuel
Patrick Deuel was known as the “Half-Ton Man” for a good reason—he weighed a whopping 1,072 pounds (486.3 kg)! His health got so bad that he needed an emergency gastric bypass surgery to save his life. The surgery worked… kind of. He lost a ton of weight, but he still struggled with obesity and tons of health issues—joint pain, diabetes, you name it—for the rest of his days.
#5: Carol Yager
In 1993, 34-year-old Carol Yager’s life took a brutal turn: firefighters had to rush her to the hospital because she weighed 1,189 pounds (539.3 kg)—so heavy she hadn’t moved from her bed in NINE MONTHS! The doctors put her on a strict weight-loss plan (diet + gentle therapy), and over time, she dropped an impressive 500 pounds (226.8 kg). But even with that win, she was still super overweight—proving just how hard it is to beat extreme obesity.
#4: Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, an Egyptian woman, was one of the heaviest women ever—1,100 pounds (499 kg) at her peak. Turns out, two rare issues caused her weight gain: a severe thyroid problem that messed up her metabolism, and genetic defects that made losing weight nearly impossible. Doctors tried everything to help her, but her health just kept getting worse. She passed away at 37 from heart and kidney failure—such a sad end to a life filled with health battles.
#3: Manuel Uribe
Manuel Uribe, a Mexican man, once held the title of “World’s Heaviest Person”—his weight hit 1,230 pounds (557.9 kg) before he died at 48. He was stuck in bed for six years, totally unable to stand or move on his own, so his family had to take care of him 24/7. Doctors worked their butts off to help him lose weight, but the damage to his body was too bad. He’s believed to have died from liver and heart problems—both caused by his lifelong fight with obesity.
#2: Paul Mason
Paul Mason, a British guy, once wore the crown as the world’s heaviest person—980 pounds (444.5 kg) at his biggest. His binge-eating started after his dad died suddenly and his mom got sick; food was his only comfort during that terrible time. He was desperate to turn his life around, so he got a gastric bypass surgery—and it changed everything. After the operation, he started his tough weight-loss journey, slowly shedding pounds and rebuilding his health.
#1: Walter Hudson (The Heaviest of Them All!)
And finally, our #1 spot goes to Walter Hudson—the ULTIMATE heavyweight! He was once officially named the world’s heaviest person, hitting 1,200 pounds (544.3 kg) at his peak. His massive size made him a household name, with media outlets all over the world covering his story. Tragically, he suffered a fatal heart attack at home in 1991 when he was 46. At the time of his death, he weighed 1,125 pounds (510.3 kg)—a sad reminder of just how much extreme weight can take a toll on your body.
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