Carl Thompson (heavy person)
Carl Thompson (1982 – 21 June 2015)[1] was the heaviest man in the United Kingdom, weighing 413 kg (65 st 1 lb; 911 lb) at the time of his death.[2]
Biography
Thompson, of Dover, Kent, was eating heavily at the age of three or four years, sneaking downstairs and eating from the cupboards.[2] At the same age, he took food from his neighbour's freezer.[3] He attended Harbour Specialist School in Dover.[4]
In 2012, his 54-year-old mother died of
Thompson could not wear clothes.[5] He last left his flat on crutches on his birthday in 2014, when he weighed 56 stone (780 lb; 360 kg).[3]
In his last year, Thompson was alone and entirely bedridden. He had twice-daily visits from carers to dress and bathe him. He also suffered five
In April 2015, he appeared via video link on the ITV show This Morning, where Dr. Dawn Harper told him that he was suffering from other people's kindness.[4] Thompson said that he used his weight to tell others not to follow his example.[3] After the television appearance he received support from local people, including someone who sent him healthier meals.[5]
Death
Kent Police were informed of Thompson's death at 10:38 a.m. on 21 June 2015 at 33 years old. It took six hours (including time taken to remove a wall) for three undertakers, two police officers and firemen to remove his body.[5]
See also
- List of the heaviest people
References
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Gani, Aisha (22 June 2015). "Britain's heaviest man dies aged 33". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Bluer, Jordan (30 April 2015). "Dover man Carl Thompson: 'I need to lose 45 stone or doctors say I will die'". Dover Express. Archived from the original on 23 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Carl Thompson is Britain's fattest man". ITV. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ^ a b c Eleftheriou-Smith, Loulla-Mae (22 June 2015). "Carl Thompson dead: Man labelled 'Britain's fattest man' who weighed 65 stone dies aged 33". The Independent. Retrieved 23 June 2015.