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…
Jadwiga Żak-Stewart of Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland, celebrated her 112th birthday
It is with pleasure that we announce Jadwiga Żak-Stewart of Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland, celebrated her 112th birthday. The remarkable occasion was marked by a visit from Wacław Jan Kroczek, the GRG Poland and Nordic Countries Correspondent. Mrs. Żak-Stewart’s longevity…
Sueko Katsu, Kagoshima Prefecture’s oldest living person, dies at 112
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is sadden to anounce the death of Mrs. Sueko Katsu, the oldest living person in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, sadly died of cancer on 6 July 2024 at the age of 112 years, 102 days. Sueko Katsu…
Bonita Gibson, Michigan’s oldest living resident, turns 113
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is delighted to report 113th birthday of Mrs. Bonita Gibson, the oldest living resident of Michigan. Bonita Gibson was born in Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas, USA on 4 July 1911 to parents John Franklin and…