In September, Chandra Bahadur Dangi, who at a mere 21.5 inches tall was the world's shortest man, died of pneumonia. He was 75 years old.
Prior to being named the record holder in 2012, he had never left his village of Reemkholi, in the Dang district of Nepal.
Dangi credits the Guinness World Records designation for giving him the means to travel.
In 2014 he told the Telegraph, "It's been a lifelong dream to travel, and becoming a Guinness World Records title holder has enabled me to do that."
Below, learn about the shortest man's journey to the top.
SEE ALSO: The life of the tallest man who ever lived is utterly fascinating
DON'T FORGET: Follow Business Insider's Lifestyle page on Facebook!
Dangi was born November 30, 1939, in the remote village of Reemkholi in Nepal.
Dangi was officially diagnosed with primordial dwarfism and grew to be a mere 21.5 inches tall. He weighed only 31 pounds.
Before being discovered by the Guinness World Records, Dangi led a quiet life in his village. Here, he's pictured playing his traditional Nepalese drum.
See the rest of the story at Business Insider
NOW WATCH: Footage shows tourists captured by gunmen at a Philippine resort