Aditya Dev

This article is about the Indian bodybuilder. For musician, see Aditya Dev (musician).

Aditya 'Romeo' Dev
Born	(1988-11-01)1 November 1988 Phagwara, India
Died	13 September 2012(2012-09-13) (aged 23) Jalandhar, India
Other names	Aditya Kumar (Mitthu)
Occupation(s)	Body builder, entertainer, dancer
Height	84 cm (2 ft 9 in)

Aditya 'Romeo' Dev (1 November 1988 – 13 September 2012) was an Indian bodybuilder, entertainer and dancer with dwarfism made famous by being reported in the British press in February 2008.[1] Romeo could shoulder press custom made 2 kg dumbbells, a notable feat given his 14 kg (30 lbs.) body weight and 84 cm (2' 9") height.^[citation needed] Although it has not been published in a Guinness World Records book, in 2006 they recognized him to be the "world's smallest bodybuilder".[2]

Romeo had a head of 38 cm (15 in) and a chest of 51 cm (20 in). He maintained his figure by working with his trainer Ranjeet Pal.[3]

In summer of 2008, Dev was diagnosed with aneurysms which, if left untreated, are a serious threat to his life. Aneurysms and Moyamoya are common symptoms of the syndrome MOPD II, which was the cause of Dev's small stature.^[citation needed]

He died on 13 September 2012 after a brain aneurysm rupture.[2]

References

1. "Romeo Dev, the world's smallest bodybuilder - Telegraph". 3 April 2008. Archived from the original on 3 April 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
2. "World's Smallest Bodybuilder Dies at Age 23". ABC News. 13 September 2012.
3. "World's Smallest Bodybuilder, Aditya 'Romeo' Dev of India, Causing Huge Stir". Fox News. 12 February 2008. Archived from the original on 18 September 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2017.

External links

• Official Aditya 'Romeo' Dev Facebook web page