Larry Whittaker, a member of America's most inbred family, has died aged 67 following a suspected heart attack, according to photographer and friend of the family Mark Laita

Larry Whittaker, a member of America's most inbred family, has died aged 67. The Whittakers are one of the most well-known families in America due to their complicated history with inbreeding. Devastating genetic defects have left some members of the West Virginian family communicating through grunts and barks rather than words or sign language.