Garry Turner is a sideshow performer. He holds the current

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for the stretchiest skin, caused by a serious form of

Ehlers Danlos syndrome Ehlers may refer to: * Ehlers–Danlos syndrome Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS) is a group of 14 genetic connective-tissue disorders. Symptoms often include loose joints, joint pain, stretchy velvety skin, and abnormal scar formation. These ...

. On October 29, 1999, in

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, he stretched the skin on his abdomen to a total length of 6.25 inches (15.8 cm), earning him the record. He performed in the short film ''He Took His Skin Off For Me''. He also appeared in an episode of ''

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'' He has performed with British performer groups Circus of Horrors and Royal Family of Strange People.

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Gary "Stretch" Turner
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