World’s shortest man dies aged 27

The world’s shortest man who could walk, as verified by Guinness World Records (GWR), has died at a hospital in Nepal at the age of 27.

Khagendra Thapa Magar, from Nepal’s Baglung district, measured 67.08cm (2ft 2.41in).

He died on Friday following a battle with pneumonia.

GWR paid tribute to Mr Magar, saying he “didn’t let his small size stop him from getting the most out of life”.

Mr Magar was recognised as the world’s smallest man on his 18th birthday in 2010, at a ceremony attended by local and international dignitaries.