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Aug. 08, 1963 - The ''tallest woman on earth'' arrives in London, making the long bed; Among the arrivals in London today from Berlin was the ''Tallest woman on earth'' she is Miss Katja Van Dyk who is 8ft. 4 ins. tall) and weighs 32 stone. Miss Van Dyk started as a singer and now earns between ~5,000 and ~7,000 a year on the stage. She is taking part in Pete Collins Show ''Would You believe it'' - at reading. Photo Shows It takes three chambermaids to make the huge bed for Miss Van Dyk - when she arrived at her London hotel this afternoon. (Credit Image: © Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)