In 1996, baby Zach Strenkert, weighing 70 pounds, gained fame after appearing on The Jerry Springer Show. His unusual size sparked widespread discussion, and clips from the episode continue to go viral today,
Now 29, Zach lives with Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome (SGBS), a rare genetic condition responsible for his early weight and ongoing challenges—many of which were not well understood when he first entered the spotlight.