Shi Ping posthumously becomes the oldest validated man ever in China and candidate for the Guinness World Records’ WORLD’S OLDEST MAN title
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is pleased to announce the validation of Shi Ping as the first officially recognized supercentenarian in China. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the field of longevity research and age validation. Shi Ping was…
Hildegard Rau, Germany’s second-oldest living person, dies at 111
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is saddened to report the passing of Mrs. Hildegard Rau of Leingarten, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, on 29 July 2024, two days before her 112th birthday. Hildegard Rau was born in Grossgartach (now a neighbourhood of Leingarten),…
Erna Brosig, Germany’s second-oldest living person, dies at 113
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to report news that Mrs. Erna Brosig, the second-oldest living person in Germany, sadly died in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany on 23 July 2024 at the age of 113 years, 190 days. We extend…
Maria Branyas Morera of Spain, 117, becomes the eight oldest person in history
Maria Branyas Morera has reached the age of 117 years and 138 days. She has surpassed the final age of Emma Morano and become the eighth-oldest validated person ever and the third-oldest European ever. https://www.gerio.cat/noticia/1676028/la-persona-mes-gran-del-mon-maria-branyas-esdeve-la-vuitena-mes-longeva-de-la-historia The world’s oldest person, Maria…
Anna Gawłowska (1913-2024) Doyenne of Poland
It is with sadness that we report the passing of Mrs. Anna Gawłowska of Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Rybnik County, Silesia Voivodeship, Poland; the Doyenne of Poland. Mrs. Gawłowska passed away on 19.07.2024, at the age of 111 years, 43 days. Anna Gawłowska…