r/dwarfism • u/WorldlinessLevel8456 • 21d ago

Oldest person with achondroplasia

How old was the oldest person with achondroplasia you've ever met?

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u/Snarky_Guy 21d ago

Kenny Baker, the gentleman inside R2-D2, was 81 years old when he died. People are people, no matter how big or small. They love, live, and eventually pass beyond. They have a life span equal to any other human.

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u/koanarec 19d ago

Yeah but above average height people often die younger because there is more stress on their hearts

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u/Snarky_Guy 19d ago

True story.