Gunborg Hancock, Sweden’s oldest living person, dies at 112
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to report that Mrs. Gunborg Hancock, the oldest living person in Sweden, died in Stockholm, Sweden on 16 October 2024 at the age of 112 years, 179 days. Gunborg Hancock was born as Gunborg…
Claudia Baccarini, Italy’s oldest living person, celebrated her 114th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to announce that Mrs. Claudia Baccarini, the oldest living person in Italy, celebrated her 114th birthday in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy on 13 October 2024. Claudia Baccarini was born in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy on 13…
Virgilio Davalos Rey, Paraguay’s oldest living person celebrated his 110th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to announce that Mr. Virgilio Dávalos Rey, the oldest living person in Paraguay, and one of the last surviving veterans of the Chaco War (1932–1935), celebrated his 110th birthday in Coronel Oviedo, Caaguazu Department,…
Ken Weeks, Australia’s oldest living person, celebrated his 111th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to announce that Mr. Ken Weeks, the oldest living person in Australia, celebrated his 111th birthday in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia on 5 October 2024. Kenneth Loxton Weeks was born in Grafton, New…
Wenonah Bish, Illinois’ oldest living person, celebrated her 112th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to announce that Mrs. Wenonah Bish, the oldest living person in the U.S. state of Illinois, celebrated her 112th birthday in Sherman, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA on 2 October 2024. Wenonah Bish was born…