World's Oldest Person, Maria Branyas Morera, Dies at 117

The American-born Spaniard, who lived through two world wars and two pandemics, passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Branyas was recognized as the world's oldest person in January 2023 by Guinness World Records.
She attributed her longevity to good genetics, positivity, and avoiding toxic people.
Branyas survived the 1918 flu, the Spanish Civil War, and COVID-19 at age 113.
Her life spanned significant historical events, from World War I to the digital age.
The title of the world's oldest living person now passes to Japan's Tomiko Itooka, aged 116.