Maria Branyas Morera, the World’s Oldest Person, celebrates her 116th birthday
Maria Branyas Morera has turned 116 in her residence in Olot, Catalonia, Spain. Branyas became the world’s oldest person in January following the death of French nun Lucile Randon at 118. She automatically inherited the title according to a calculation…
Josefine Ollmann (1908-2022) becomes the oldest validated supercentenarian in Germany
The Gerontology Research Group is honored, following the splendid research action by our GRG-Germany Team and after cordial cooperation with the family, to announce the validation of Mrs. Josefine Ollmann of Itzehoe, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, who, being older than previously validated…
Tamara Krutikov (1912-2022), becomes the first validated supercentenarian in the history of Serbia
The Gerontology Research Group is honored to announce the validation of Mrs. Tamara Krutikov (1912-2022) of Serbia. We take the pleasure to emphasize that the GRG Team has made the significant step forward into learning the history of longevity of a completely new country,…
Edith “Edie” Ceccarelli, celebrates her 115th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group is honored to report the 115th birthday of Mrs. Edith “Edie” Ceccarelli, a resident of Willits, Mendocino County, in the state of California, USA. Mrs. Ceccarelli was born in Willits, California, USA, on February 5, 1908. She was…
Maria Branyas Morera, 115, confirmed as the World’s Oldest Person
Jan. 20, 2023; The Gerontology Research Group is honored to announce that following the death of 118-year-old sister Lucile Randon, the new oldest living person in the world is Mrs. Maria Branyas Morera (born March 4, 1907 ) from Olot, Spain. Maria…