Gary Turner (sideshow performer)
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Born | 1971 (age 49–50) |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Gary "Stretch" Turner |
Occupation | Circus performer |
Years active | 2002–present |
Gary Turner is a sideshow performer. He holds the current Guinness World Record for the stretchiest skin, caused by a serious form of Ehlers Danlos syndrome. On October 29, 1999, in Los Angeles, he stretched the skin on his abdomen to a total length of 6.25 inches, earning him the record.[1][2] He performed in the short film He Took His Skin Off For Me.[3] He was also a member of The Circus of Horrors in 2005.
When he was born, his midwife only mentioned that he had loose skin. That was the only clue of his condition.
References[]
- ^ "Garry Turner - Stretch - Superhuman 65 - Real life Superhumans". Real life Superhumans. 2016-04-10. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Stretchiest skin". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ^ He Took His Skin Off for Me (2014), retrieved 2019-02-10
Categories:
- 1971 births
- Living people
- Sideshow performers
- World record holders
- British entertainer stubs