The validation of Masu Usui, 113, of Shizuoka Prefecture
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) announces the validation of Mrs. Masu Usui, 113, of Shizuoka Prefecture Japan. Masu Usui was born in Oyama, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan on 18 December 1910. In September 2016, she was recognized as the oldest living…
The validation of Émilienne Bécarmin, 112, of Guadeloupe, France
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is delighted to announce the validation of Mrs. Émilienne Bécarmin of Saint-Claude, Guadeloupe, France. Émilienne Bécarmin, born as Émilienne Vousmoi in Saint-Claude, Guadeloupe, France, on June 4, 1911, led a life woven with the richness…
Tomiko Itooka, 115, of Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, confirmed as the new Doyenne of Japan
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is delighted to confirm that Mrs. Tomiko Itooka of Japan, born May 23, 1908, aged 115, has been confirmed as the new Doyenne of Japan by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare. Tomiko…
Fusa Tatsumi (1907-2023), World’s 2nd oldest living person passes away in Osaka, Japan
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to report the passing of the world’s second oldest living person, Fusa Tatsumi (25.04.1907 – 12.12.2023) at the remarkable age of 116 years, 231 days. Fusa Tatsumi, originally known as Fusa Taniura [Japanese: 谷裏フサ],…
The validation of Karen Rigmor Moritz, 110, Doyenne of Denmark
The GRG is delighted to announce the age validation of Karen Rigmor Moritz of Denmark. Karen was born on August 15th 1913 in the North Jutland Region of Denmark. She married Sven Moritz and went on to have three children.…