Eman Ahmed Atti, believed to be the world’s heaviest woman, has died in a hospital after her 37th birthday on Monday. /Huanqiu.com Photo

Ahmed had a rare thyroid condition which drastically affected her metabolism, with a series of knock-on effects on her heart, kidneys and respiratory system. /Huanqiu.com Photo

Specialists from Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi were assigned to her care, and further operations were planned for later in the year. However, on Friday her condition deteriorated dramatically. The hospital staff said she died on Monday. /Huanqiu.com Photo