Igor Vovkovinskiy, Rochester's tallest adopted son, reportedly dies at 38

Aug. 22—Igor Vovkovinskiy, a longtime, notable resident of Rochester, has reportedly died at the age of 38, according to media reports.

The media reports attributed the information to a notification from the Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home. The Rochester Post Bulletin was unable to get immediate confirmation from the funeral home about Vovkovinskiy.

A native of Ukraine, Vovkovinskiy came to Rochester as a 7-year-old child for medical treatment. He eventually became known for his size as the tallest man in America, Vovkovinskiy stood at an outstanding 7 feet, 8 inches.

For a selection of the Post Bulletin's previous coverage of Igor Vovkovinskiy, see below:

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After Deadline: Already in the record books, Igor makes it another

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Igor's got a new pair of shoes

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10 (or so) questions with...Igor Vovkovinskiy

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Obama introduces his 'biggest fan' from Rochester

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One for the books

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Igor stands tall at Eurovision telecast