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Ethel Caterham Becomes World’s Oldest Living Person at 115

The British supercentenarian succeeds Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, who passed away at 116 years old in Porto Alegre on April 30, 2025.

Inah Canabarro Lucas a été reconnue comme la doyenne de l’humanité après la mort en janvier de la Japonaise Tomiko Itooka, également âgée de 116 ans.
Lors de son dernier anniversaire en août, une fête a été organisée dans sa maison de retraite.
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Overview

  • Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun and the world’s oldest living person, died on April 30, 2025, at the age of 116 years and 326 days.
  • Lucas, who attributed her longevity to her faith, had been recognized as the oldest living person after the death of Japan’s Tomiko Itooka in January 2025.
  • Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old British woman from Surrey, has been officially validated by the Gerontology Research Group and LongeviQuest as the new world’s oldest living person.
  • Born in 1909, Caterham has lived a life marked by global travels and family milestones, and attributes her longevity to avoiding conflict and doing what she loves.
  • Lucas, a member of the Sisters Thérésiennes, is remembered for her lifelong religious service and resilience, including surviving Covid-19 at the age of 114.