The world's tallest dog Freddy the Great Dane has died at the age of eight.

Freddy who stood at a staggering 7ft 5in on his hind legs found worldwide fame when he was certified by the Guinness World Records in 2016 and crowned the world’s tallest living dog.

Claire Stoneman, of Leigh-on-Sea, England, said that Freddy was "not just the tallest dog, but the dog with the most love and the biggest heart."

The dog, who was tall enough to tower over his owner when he stood on his hind legs, was a "total soppy bugger who was hand-fed", Stoneman said.

The American Kennel Club reports that Great Danes are friendly, patient, and dependable.

"He was my life. My reason. My joy. My annoyance. My happiness and my ultimate sadness," said Stoneham. "He was my heart Dane. My one in a million and loved by the entire world."

Despite reaching such a staggering height, Stoneham revealed that Feddy was, in fact, the runt of the litter, who was struggled to properly feed off his mother.

In an interview with the Guinness World Records, "I had no idea he was going to get this big at all."

After being crowned the world's tallest dog in 2016, Freddy brought smiles to many when his pictures circulated around media in both the UK and abroad.

What's more is that Freddy may have broken more than one record, with Daily Mail reporting in 2020 that he could be in the running to becoming the world's oldest ever Great Dane.

At the time, Guinness World Records confirmed to the news outlet that they had no record of any older living Great Danes.

This dog is able to "I love you" to its owners through a soundboard: 

However, Tails.com, reports that there is a Great Dane living in the UK called Pirate who is 11-and-a-half years old, and he is thought to be the oldest.

As per the Huffington Post, the average life expectancy for Great Danes is between seven and 10 years.

Stoneman told the Daily Mail that she took Freddy and her other Great Dane Fleur (Freddy's sister) for walks every morning to avoid drawing attention to them.

She also revealed that it cost her $683.64 (£500) a month to feed the two pooches a diet, which included minced beef for breakfast, roast chicken with kibble in the evening as well as treats throughout the day.

"Despite their size, they're very kind-natured and put their paws on you if they know you're upset. They love cuddling and I sleep with them on two mattresses in the living room at night," Stoneham said.

The world's tallest dog Freddy the Great Dane has died at the age of eight.

Freddy who stood at a staggering 7ft 5in on his hind legs found worldwide fame when he was certified by the Guinness World Records in 2016 and crowned the world’s tallest living dog.

Claire Stoneman, of Leigh-on-Sea, England, said that Freddy was "not just the tallest dog, but the dog with the most love and the biggest heart."

The dog, who was tall enough to tower over his owner when he stood on his hind legs, was a "total soppy bugger who was hand-fed", Stoneman said.

The American Kennel Club reports that Great Danes are friendly, patient, and dependable.

"He was my life. My reason. My joy. My annoyance. My happiness and my ultimate sadness," said Stoneham. "He was my heart Dane. My one in a million and loved by the entire world."

Despite reaching such a staggering height, Stoneham revealed that Feddy was, in fact, the runt of the litter, who was struggled to properly feed off his mother.

In an interview with the Guinness World Records, "I had no idea he was going to get this big at all."

After being crowned the world's tallest dog in 2016, Freddy brought smiles to many when his pictures circulated around media in both the UK and abroad.

What's more is that Freddy may have broken more than one record, with Daily Mail reporting in 2020 that he could be in the running to becoming the world's oldest ever Great Dane.

At the time, Guinness World Records confirmed to the news outlet that they had no record of any older living Great Danes.

This dog is able to "I love you" to its owners through a soundboard: 

However, Tails.com, reports that there is a Great Dane living in the UK called Pirate who is 11-and-a-half years old, and he is thought to be the oldest.

As per the Huffington Post, the average life expectancy for Great Danes is between seven and 10 years.

Stoneman told the Daily Mail that she took Freddy and her other Great Dane Fleur (Freddy's sister) for walks every morning to avoid drawing attention to them.

She also revealed that it cost her $683.64 (£500) a month to feed the two pooches a diet, which included minced beef for breakfast, roast chicken with kibble in the evening as well as treats throughout the day.

"Despite their size, they're very kind-natured and put their paws on you if they know you're upset. They love cuddling and I sleep with them on two mattresses in the living room at night," Stoneham said.