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Photo shows the oldest person in the world, Maria Branyas, undated. She recently turned 117 at her residence in Santa Maria del Tura d'Olot in Catalonia. (@MariaBranyas112/Newsflash)

World’s Oldest Person Aged 117 Says Life Has More Meaning When Close To Death

Post author:Joseph Golder
Post published:March 8, 2024

The world's oldest person who survived COVID has posted a message to say when close to death, life has more meaning, as she celebrated her 117th birthday. Former nurse Maria…

Andrelino Vieira da Silva, 121, was hospitalized for 5 days and beat dengue, in March, 2022, in Goias, Brazil. (SES-GO/CEN)

World’s ‘Oldest Person’ Turns 122

Post author:William McGee
Post published:February 10, 2023

A man said to be the oldest human alive has just turned 122 and "is still going strong", says his granddaughter. Andrelino Vieira da Silva went viral when he celebrated…