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Gentle Giant Finds Love With Five Foot Woman

By John Balson @JJBalson

A GENTLE giant so embarrassed by his height he hid at home for 'half his life' has found love - with a woman THREE FEET smaller than him

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Gentle giant: Joelison Fernandes da Silva, 28, is Brazil's tallest man at 7ft 8in

Mid the gap: There is an almost 3ft height difference between Joelison and his wife Evem

Famous: Joelison Fernandes da Silva's height has made him a celebrity in his homeland

Family plans: The happy couple are planning to have children soon

Tailor made: Joelison had seven types of shoes and trainers especially made to fit his huge size 24 feet