A British woman, Ethel Caterham, is now the oldest person in the world at 115 years.
This follows the death of a Brazilian nun, who had held the record, on Thursday, according to the US-based Gerontological Research Group (GRG) and the LongeviQuest database
Caterham, the second youngest of eight children, was born in a village in Hampshire on August 21, 1909.
She lives in a care home in Surrey, England, having outlived her husband and daughters.
Brazilian nun, Inah Canabarro Lucas’ passing at 116 years has now made Caterham the oldest person alive.
Caterham, a great-grandmother, is the last living subject of King Edward VII, according to the GRG, and is also the oldest British person ever, according to the “Oldest in Britain”; database.
Caterham celebrated her 115th birthday in August with a letter from King Charles III who congratulated her on a “truly remarkable milestone”;.
When asked what her secret to longevity is, she replied: “Never arguing with anyone! I listen and I do what I like.”;
She has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
