Hairiest man in the world has 98% of his body covered by hair

2018-02-08 18:03 Last Updated At：18:03

This hairy man now can embrace his difference and has found his true love!

A man from San Bernardino, California, who got his body almost completely covered in hair, was nicknamed Wolf Man.

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The hairy man, Larry Gomez, coated by thick and dark hair, was born with congenital generalized hypertrichosis and has been bullied and ridiculed for years.

There are less than 100 people worldwide suffering from this rare genetic disorder. Children tended to ostracize him during his time at school because of his unusual appearance.

But after making a name for himself in Hollywood, he now has learnt to accept himself, his difference.

Filmmaker Travis Hoefle, who created the YouTube channel "Wizard of Odd TV", found the iconic "Wolf Man" to join his show.

"Larry has three other family members who suffer from the condition, spread out over five generations," Travis said. "(Larry) was bullied as a kid for the way he looks, but now he wants other people to accept him, and others, who look different."

Larry is not at a confident and positive man now shaving his hair once a month even it always grow back quickly. The newfound confidence has helped him find love to marry Alicia Martinez who they met in 2011.

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69

DUARTE, Calif. (AP) — Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster” on television, has died at the age of 69.

Carter was declared dead Friday evening after deputies responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male in Duarte, California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Police did not disclose a cause of death or other details, but said no foul play was suspected.

Thomas Kent “T.K.” Carter was born Dec. 18, 1956, in New York City and was raised in Southern California.

He began his career in stand-up comedy and with acting roles. Carter had been acting for years before a breakthrough role as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, “The Thing.” He also had a recurring role in the 1980s sitcom “Punky Brewster.”

Other big-screen roles include “Runaway Train” in 1985, “Ski Patrol” in 1990 and “Space Jam” in 1996.

“T.K. Carter was a consummate professional and a genuine soul whose talent transcended genres,” his publicist, Tony Freeman, said in a statement. “He brought laughter, truth, and humanity to every role he touched. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and fans alike.”

Hairiest man in the world has 98% of his body covered by hair