World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, dies at 116

Hindustan Times

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Born on June 8, 1908, Canabarro became the world's oldest person following the death in January of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, who was also aged 116.
The Manila Times
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Her death means the title is handed over to Ethel May Caterham, who lives in Surrey, and is currently 115 years and 253 days old.
Daily Mail
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Ethel Caterham is the last surviving subject of Edward VII, and has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs.
The Independent
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The Congregation of Teresian Sisters of Brazil announced her death in a statement, praising her life of “dedication and devotion.”
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