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World's former fattest man who weighed 558kgs dies at 48

Manuel Uribe. [Photo: Getty]

A Mexican once considered the world's fattest man has died at the age of 48.

Manuel Uribe, 48, was admitted to hospital a few days ago following an abnormal heartbeat.

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