Josino Levino Ferreira (1913-2025)
We, the Gerontology Research Group are deeply saddened to report the passing of Mr. Josino Levino Ferreira of Brazil. He might have passed away as the world’s oldest man, and he was a candidate for the title. Josino Levino Ferreira…
Groundbreaking study on World’s Oldest Person unveils secrets of healthy longevity
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to report on the publication of a groundbreaking study in the prestigious scientific journal Cell Reports Medicine, featuring research on the world’s oldest living person. This work sheds new light on the phenomenon of…
Oldest known living person in the United States turns 115
The Gerontology Research Group is pleased to pass on news that Naomi Whitehead, the oldest known living person in the US, is celebrating her 115th birthday today. Naomi Washington was born on September 26 1910 in Patterson, Pierce County, Georgia,…
Shigeko Kagawa has officially become the oldest living Japanese person at 114
The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is pleased to announce that Mrs. Shigeko Kagawa (賀川滋子) of Nara Prefecture, has officially became the oldest living person in Japan at 114 years, 62 days of age, after the death of Miyoko Hiroyasu of…
Bonita Gibson (USA) celebrates 114th birthday
The Gerontology Research Group is delighted to report that Mrs. Bonita Gibson – the oldest living person in US state of Michigan – has celebrated her 114th birthday. Bonita Gibson was born in Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas, USA on 4…