Jack Taylor (heavyweight man)

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Jack Taylor (c. 1946 – 5 February 2006, Bradford, West Yorkshire) was the fattest man in Great Britain, now deceased.

He weighed 50 stone (700 lb) and had to wear specially made trousers of 80 in waist. He became all but a recluse, spending his days simply eating and watching videos, and venturing outside exclusively for hospital appointments. He achieved notoriety in Germany for his eccentric appearance, notably his wig, which he fashioned himself from electric tape. If anyone asked him about his "hair", he has only said "It's Jack's Creation!".

Taylor's diet was said to consist of up to 15 tandooris each day (referenced in The Guardian obituary below). He achieved some notoriety as a result of his size, including appearing on the TV show The Fattest Men in Britain alongside Barry Austin. He died at the age of 60 of a heart attack.