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Angelina Torres, Spain’s Oldest Woman, Dies at 112

Longevity registries now list Carme Noguera as Catalonia’s oldest resident following the confirmation of Torres’s death.

Overview

  • Family sources and specialist longevity groups, including the GRG and LongeviQuest, confirmed Torres’s death at age 112.
  • Torres had been the country’s oldest living person since January 2025 after the deaths of Maria Branyas, 117, and Piedad Loriente Pérez, 113.
  • Catalan president Salvador Illa offered condolences in a public message, recalling a visit with praise for her wisdom and resilience.
  • Born on March 18, 1913, in Bellvís (Lleida), she spent most of her life in Barcelona near the Sagrada Família.
  • Catalonia’s centenarian population surpassed 3,000 in July 2025, reaching 3,051 according to Idescat, reflecting a steady rise over decades.