Former First Lady of Costa Rica passes away at 114
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to announce the passing of Marita Comacho Quirós at age 114. Former Costa Rican First Lady (1962-1968), Marita reached supercentenarian status in 2021, beating the odds to live 114 years, 102 days. She is…
Australia’s oldest living woman turns 111
The Gerontology Research Group is happy to share news that Lorna Henstridge, the oldest known living and age-validated woman in Australia, has turned 111 years of age. She is currently the second oldest known person in Australia behind 111 year…
Pauline Cook (1913-2025)
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to announce the passing of Pauline Cook at 112. Pauline Bolt was born in Illinois on March 30 1913 to Virgil and Edna Bolt. The family moved to Idaho and then California, where Pauline…
Hazel Schultz (1913-2025)
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to announce the passing of Hazel Schultz. Hazel Mary Anthony was born January 12 1913 in Mozart, Saskatchewan, Canada to Clarence and Dagmar Anthony. Her father lived to 98 years of age, while her…
Mary Harris celebrates 114th birthday in Tennessee
The Gerontology Research Group is thrilled to share news that Mary Harris is celebrating her 114th birthday today. Mary was born May 13 1911 in Ithaca, New York, USA to Italian immigrant parents. Born premature, she reportedly wasn’t expected to…