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Naomi Whitehead, the 2nd Oldest Living American, Turns 114 Years Old
Naomi Whitehead, the second-oldest living person in the United States, has turned 114 years old. She is the oldest living person in the state of Pennsylvania. During her 113th birthday celebration...
Japanese Yukie Takahashi (1913-Present) Validated as Supercentenarian
Yukie Takahashi is a validated Japanese supercentenarian born on 4 January 1913 in Japan. Even after turning 100, she remained physically strong and could climb stairs with ease. However, after...
Finnish Gunnel Stenbäck (1914-Present) Validated as Supercentenarian
Gunnel Stenbäck is a validated Finnish supercentenarian known as the current oldest living person in the country. Gunnel Stenbäck was born on 21 September 1914 in Lumparland, Åland Islands,...
Searching for the First (Verifiable) Centenarian
For several decades, Norwegian man Eilif Philipsen has been recognized as the earliest-born verified centenarian. Philipsen was born in Kinsarvik, Norway on 21 July 1682 and died in Ullensvang,...
Asayo Satō, Saga Prefecture’s Oldest Resident, Dies at 113
Imari, Saga Prefecture — Asayo Satō, the oldest living person in Saga Prefecture, Japan, passed away on 27 September 2024, five days after celebrating her 113th birthday. (Source: Yomiuri Shimbun)...
Doyenne of Belgium, Denise Waelbers, Turns 109
Mortsel, Antwerp Province — Denise Waelbers, the oldest living person in Belgium, celebrated her 109th birthday on September 26th. Her birthday was first reported by the VRT. Denise Waelbers was...
Doyen of Belize, Gilbert Ellis, Turns 108
Belize City — Gilbert Ellis, the oldest (known) living person in Belize, celebrated his claimed 108th birthday on September 24th. His birthday was first reported by the Channel 5 Belize. Gilbert...
Alabama Woman, Lillie Cunningham, Celebrates 110th birthday
Florence, Alabama — Lillie Cunningham, one of the oldest living residents of the U.S. state of Alabama, celebrated her 110th birthday on September 26th. Her birthday was first reported by WSFA and...