Born in 1899 in Graz, Austria, Adam faced his early years with the challenge of dwarfism, standing just 4 feet 8 inches tall at the age of 21.
Defying medical norms, Adam began an extraordinary growth spurt, reaching a towering 7 feet 8 inches.
Doctors identified acromegaly, a rare tumor-induced condition, as the cause behind his unprecedented growth.
Adam's sudden growth brought challenges, from shoe size doubling to a severely curved spine.
A risky surgery was performed to remove the tumor, but complications led to further health declines.