Gary Turner (sideshow performer)

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.

Gary Turner
Born1971 (age 49–50)
NationalityBritish
Other namesGary "Stretch" Turner
OccupationCircus performer
Years active2002–present

When he was born, his midwife only mentioned that he had loose skin. That was the only clue of his condition.

References

  1. "Garry Turner - Stretch - Superhuman 65 - Real life Superhumans". Real life Superhumans. 2016-04-10. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  2. "Stretchiest skin". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
  3. He Took His Skin Off for Me (2014), retrieved 2019-02-10


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