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Longevity Sisters of Nagasaki: Visiting Japan’s Oldest Known Pair of Siblings
On August 3, 2024, LongeviQuest representatives visited Japan's oldest known sisters, Ichi Tsuchiya (108) and Mashi Kawazu (105), in Nagasaki Prefecture. During the visit, LQ presented the sisters...
Benvindo Ferreira de Oliveira of Brazil celebrates his 110th birthday
Monte Azul, Minas Gerais — One of the oldest living men in Brazil, Benvindo Ferreira de Oliveira, celebrated his 110th birthday on August 10th. Benvindo Ferreira de Oliveira was born in Minas...
American Helen Ching (1914-Present) Validated as Supercentenarian
Helen Ching is a validated American supercentenarian known as the oldest living person in Hawaii. Helen Ching was born on 28 January 1914 in Hawaii, United States. At some point in her life, she...
American Frances Boyle (1910-2020) Validated as Supercentenarian
Frances Boyle was a validated American supercentenarian born on 17 September 1910 in Yakima, Washington. Frances Boyle moved to Washington after marriage and later to Southern California. This is...
American Ruthie Tompson (1910-2021) Validated as Supercentenarian
Ruthie Tompson was a validated American supercentenarian known for her works as a camera technician and animation checker. Ruthie Tompson was born on 22 July 1910 in Portland, Maine, United States....
Japanese Tsune Katō (1899-2010) Validated as Supercentenarian
Tsune Katō was a validated Japanese supercentenarian known as the oldest living person in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Tsune Katō was born on 23 September 1899 in Japan. Katō lived in Hikawa, Shimane...
Japanese Myōgin Furumoto (1903-2014) Validated as Supercentenarian
Myōgin Furumoto was a validated Japanese supercentenarian known as the oldest living person in Hokkaido Prefecture at the time of her death. Myōgin Furumoto was born on 28 May 1903 in the village of...
Johnson Parks (1884?–1998) – Status Reclassification
LongeviQuest recently reviewed the case of Johnson Parks, who was long believed to have been the world's oldest living man at the time of his passing in July 1998. However, after further...