Nuragus, Sardinia — The oldest living person in the Italian region and island of Sardinia, Amelia Addari, passed away on July 20th, at the age of 112 years, 117 days. Her passing was confirmed by the La Nuova Sardegna.
Addari was born in Genoni, Sardinia, Italy, on 25 March 1912, to parents Pietro and Marietta Piroddi. Her mother was a housewife originally from Nuragus, and her father was an elementary school teacher originally from Gergei. She never married and had no children, instead pursuing hobbies such as crocheting.
Addari had six siblings, two of whom lived over a century: Amerigo died aged 101, and Giovanna died at 110 years, 28 days, making the two sisters among the oldest sibling duos of all time. With a combined final age of 222 years, 145 days, she and her sister Giovanna hold the record as the oldest siblings ever to have died in Europe.
According to the Supercentenari di Italia website, the new doyenne of Sardinia is most likely Luigia Mercalli (born 17 February 1915).
LongeviQuest sends our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Amelia Addari.
