Maria Branyas, known to be the world’s oldest person, passed away at a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117, shared her family on her X account. The nursing home also confirmed her demise.

“Maria Branyas has left us. She has died as she wanted: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain,” Branyas’ X account said.

Branyas, who was born in the United States, lived through two world wars, the Spanish Civil War, the 1918 flu pandemic, and the COVID pandemic.

Branyas had suspected that her demise was going to take place on Monday, saying, “I feel weak. The time is coming. Don’t cry, I don’t like tears… You know me, wherever I go, I will be happy.”

The X account of Branyas is managed by her daughter.

She reached the age of 117, marking herself as the world’s oldest person, according to the Guinness World Records in 2023.

Born in San Francisco, California in 1907, she later relocated to the northeastern region of Catalonia with her Spanish family at the age of seven.

She spent the rest of her life living through major events in the world, like the 1936–39 Civil War, two world wars, and two pandemics: the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the 2020–2021 COVID-19 pandemic.

She got married in 1931 to a doctor, Joan Moret, with whom she had three children.

Her husband died in 1976. After that, her son met with a tractor accident, which became the reason for his death at the age of 86, according to the Guinness World Records website.

Scientists studied the reason for her long life, which she attributed to luck, good genetics, and “order, tranquillity, good connections with family and friends, contact with nature, emotional stability, no worries, no regrets, lots of positivity, and staying away from toxic people,” Guinness stated.

Her youngest daughter, Rosa Moret, once gave a statement on her mother’s long life: “She has never gone to the hospital, she has never broken any bones, she is fine, she has no pain,” Moret told regional Catalan television in 2023.

When she reached the age of 117, Branyas became the 12th oldest verified person in history. French woman Jeanne Calment, who lived for 122 years and 164 days, is the oldest person to have ever lived. 
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Maria Branyas, known to be the world’s oldest person, passed away at a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117, shared her family on her X account. The nursing home also confirmed her demise.

Maria Branyas, known to be the world’s oldest person, passed away at a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117, shared her family on her X account. The nursing home also confirmed her demise. “Maria Branyas has left us. She has died as she wanted: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain,” Branyas’ X account said. Branyas, who was born in the United States, lived through two world wars, the Spanish Civil War, the 1918 flu pandemic, and the COVID pandemic. Branyas had suspected that her demise was going to take place on Monday, saying, “I feel weak. The time is coming. Don’t cry, I don’t like tears… You know me, wherever I go, I will be happy.” The X account of Branyas is managed by her daughter. She reached the age of 117, marking herself as the world’s oldest person, according to the Guinness World Records in 2023. Born in San Francisco, California in 1907, she later relocated to the northeastern region of Catalonia with her Spanish family at the age of seven. She spent the rest of her life living through major events in the world, like the 1936–39 Civil War, two world wars, and two pandemics: the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the 2020–2021 COVID-19 pandemic. She got married in 1931 to a doctor, Joan Moret, with whom she had three children. Her husband died in 1976. After that, her son met with a tractor accident, which became the reason for his death at the age of 86, according to the Guinness World Records website. Scientists studied the reason for her long life, which she attributed to luck, good genetics, and “order, tranquillity, good connections with family and friends, contact with nature, emotional stability, no worries, no regrets, lots of positivity, and staying away from toxic people,” Guinness stated. Her youngest daughter, Rosa Moret, once gave a statement on her mother’s long life: “She has never gone to the hospital, she has never broken any bones, she is fine, she has no pain,” Moret told regional Catalan television in 2023. When she reached the age of 117, Branyas became the 12th oldest verified person in history. French woman Jeanne Calment, who lived for 122 years and 164 days, is the oldest person to have ever lived.

World’s oldest person US-born Spanish Maria Branyas dies at 117

The world's oldest man, Jose Paulino Gomes, has died just one week shy of his 128th birthday.&nbsp;

A resident of Brazil, Gomes as per local media reports, died just seven days before his birthday at his home in Corrego del Cafe in Pedra Bonita, Minas Gerais state, on Friday.&nbsp;

<h2>Three pandemics, discovery of X-ray and more</h2>

As per Mirror UK, the centenarian must have lived through not just one, but three pandemics, the two world wars and was born&nbsp;even before the death of British Queen Victoria.

His birth certificate for the year 1917 shows that he was born on 4th August 1895, which means he was born before the first-ever high school proms (1920s) and the discovery of X-rays (November 1985).

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Willyan Jose Rodrigues de Souza, a legal adviser to a registry office in nearby Pedra Bonita, as quoted by Daily Mail, said, "According to the record, he got married at 22 years old. It is presumed that he was indeed born before 1900. Men rarely got married at 17."

If the records are true, Jose would have been the oldest known person in the world.

According to his family, the 127-year-old died from multiple organ failure, likely due to his advanced age.

<h2>What was the secret of his ripe old age?</h2>

Speaking to local media, his granddaughter Eliane Ferreira said that Gomes, who had seven children, 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren, "was very simple, very humble. His uniqueness was that he didn't like anything industrialised, only things from the countryside, natural."

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Previously having worked as an animal tamer, the 127-year-old "raised chickens, pigs... his food was all from here, had to be grown or raised here. And he always liked to have a little drink," she added.

<h2>World's "new" oldest person</h2>

According to the Guinness World Records, the holder of the record is 115-year-old Maria Branyas Morera from Spain.

Gomes's age is an estimate based on his marriage certificate.&nbsp;As per his granddaughter, "Here in the countryside, people are usually registered when they are older."

"There are several cases with incorrect documentation. But his documentation showed he was younger than he actually was," she added.

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The world's oldest man, Jose Paulino Gomes, has died just one week shy of his 128th birthday. A resident of Brazil, Gomes as per local media reports, died just seven days before his birthday at his home in Corrego del Cafe in Pedra Bonita, Minas Gerais state, on Friday.

The world's oldest man, Jose Paulino Gomes, has died just one week shy of his 128th birthday. A resident of Brazil, Gomes as per local media reports, died just seven days before his birthday at his home in Corrego del Cafe in Pedra Bonita, Minas Gerais state, on Friday. Three pandemics, discovery of X-ray and more As per Mirror UK, the centenarian must have lived through not just one, but three pandemics, the two world wars and was born even before the death of British Queen Victoria. His birth certificate for the year 1917 shows that he was born on 4th August 1895, which means he was born before the first-ever high school proms (1920s) and the discovery of X-rays (November 1985). Also read | Mexican city Chihuahua bans misogynistic lyrics that 'promote violence against women' Willyan Jose Rodrigues de Souza, a legal adviser to a registry office in nearby Pedra Bonita, as quoted by Daily Mail, said, "According to the record, he got married at 22 years old. It is presumed that he was indeed born before 1900. Men rarely got married at 17." If the records are true, Jose would have been the oldest known person in the world. According to his family, the 127-year-old died from multiple organ failure, likely due to his advanced age. What was the secret of his ripe old age? Speaking to local media, his granddaughter Eliane Ferreira said that Gomes, who had seven children, 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren, "was very simple, very humble. His uniqueness was that he didn't like anything industrialised, only things from the countryside, natural." Also read | 'Racy' Chinese restaurant closed after videos show waiters feeding women 'mouth-to-mouth' Previously having worked as an animal tamer, the 127-year-old "raised chickens, pigs... his food was all from here, had to be grown or raised here. And he always liked to have a little drink," she added. World's "new" oldest person According to the Guinness World Records, the holder of the record is 115-year-old Maria Branyas Morera from Spain. Gomes's age is an estimate based on his marriage certificate. As per his granddaughter, "Here in the countryside, people are usually registered when they are older." "There are several cases with incorrect documentation. But his documentation showed he was younger than he actually was," she added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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French nun, Sister Andre, the world's oldest person, has passed away at the age of 118 in the southern city of Toulon in France, her retirement home said.&nbsp;

Her spokesman, David Tavella, told that she breathed her last on Tuesday at 2 am local time. “There is great sadness, but she wanted it to happen, it was her desire to join her beloved brother. For her, it is freedom,” Tavella said.

The city's mayor, Hubert Falco, also announced the news on Twitter. “...it is with immense sadness and emotion that I learnt tonight of the passing of the world’s oldest person #SisterAndré.”

Born Lucile Randon on February 11, 1904, she took the name Sister Andre when she joined a Catholic charitable order in 1944. She even survived COVID-19 in January 2021 after testing positive for the virus a month before her 117th birthday. &nbsp;

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Before becoming a catholic nun, she used to take care of children during World War II and later spent 28 years caring for orphans and elderly people at a hospital.

On her 118th birthday in February last year, the beloved nun received a birthday note from French President Emmanuel Macron. Notably, Macron is the 18th French president to lead in her lifetime. She has had ten different Popes hold the reins of the Vatican since her birth.&nbsp;

Sister Andre was the world's oldest living person according to the Gerontology Research Group's (GRG) World Supercentenarian Rankings List.

She became the world's oldest person alive after Kane Tanaka, a Japanese woman, died at the age of 119 on April 19, 2022. Following her death, 115-year-old María Branyas Morera, an American-born Spanish supercentenarian, has become the world's oldest living person.

Sister Andre once credited chocolate and a glass of wine for her long and healthy life.&nbsp;

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French nun, Sister Andre, the world's oldest person, has passed away at the age of 118 in the southern city of Toulon in France, her retirement home said. Her spokesman, David Tavella, told that she breathed her last on Tuesday at 2 am local time. “There is great sadness, but she wanted it to happen, it was her desire to join her beloved brother. For her, it is freedom,” Tavella said. The city's mayor, Hubert Falco, also announced the news on Twitter. “...it is with immense sadness and emotion that I learnt tonight of the passing of the world’s oldest person #SisterAndré.” Born Lucile Randon on February 11, 1904, she took the name Sister Andre when she joined a Catholic charitable order in 1944. She even survived COVID-19 in January 2021 after testing positive for the virus a month before her 117th birthday. Also Read | World’s oldest person Kane Tanaka dies at 119 Before becoming a catholic nun, she used to take care of children during World War II and later spent 28 years caring for orphans and elderly people at a hospital. On her 118th birthday in February last year, the beloved nun received a birthday note from French President Emmanuel Macron. Notably, Macron is the 18th French president to lead in her lifetime. She has had ten different Popes hold the reins of the Vatican since her birth. Sister Andre was the world's oldest living person according to the Gerontology Research Group's (GRG) World Supercentenarian Rankings List. She became the world's oldest person alive after Kane Tanaka, a Japanese woman, died at the age of 119 on April 19, 2022. Following her death, 115-year-old María Branyas Morera, an American-born Spanish supercentenarian, has become the world's oldest living person. Sister Andre once credited chocolate and a glass of wine for her long and healthy life. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World's oldest person, French nun, Sister Andre, passes away at age 118