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World’s Oldest Person, María Branyas Morera, Dies at 117
The world's oldest living person, María Branyas Morera, passed away at her home on 19 August 2024 in Olot, Catalonia, Spain, at the age of 117. Her passing was confirmed by her official Twitter...
American Mina Peterlin (1914-Present) Validated as Supercentenarian
Mina Peterlin is a validated American supercentenarian known as one of the oldest living people in Ohio. Mina Peterlin was born on 9 August 1914 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United...
American Rudy Thompson (1912-2023) Validated as Supercentenarian
Rudy Thompson was a validated American supercentenarian known as the oldest living man in California at the time of his death. Rudy Thompson was born on 28 October 1912 in Toledo, Lucas County,...
113-Year-Old Masu Usui (臼井ます) Can Sing the British National Anthem, But “Loves Japan Most”
On August 7, 2024, representatives from LongeviQuest visited the nursing home of Masu Usui (臼井ます), the 16th-oldest living person in the world. They presented her with a plaque recognizing her as the...
Longevity Gurus: Today’s Snake Oil Salespeople?
Some people want to live forever and in a world with new medical breakthroughs all the time, it may appear that we are only a short time away from unlocking an extended lifespan or even immortality....
Japan’s Oldest Man, Tomisaburō Wakui, dies at 110
Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture — The oldest living man in Japan, Tomisaburō Wakui, passed away on July 5th, at the age of 110 years, 220 days. His passing was confirmed by the Ministry of Health,...
Generoza Araújo Soares of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil turns 109
Itaperuna — One of the oldest living residents of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, Generoza Araújo Soares, celebrated her 109th birthday on August 16th. Generoza Araújo Soares was born in...
Czech Republic’s Oldest Person, Filomena Kolomazníková, dies at 107
Přerov, Olomouc Region — The oldest (known) living person in Czech Republic, Filomena Kolomazníková, passed away on July 8th, at the age of 107 years, 339 days. Her passing was reported by the...