Maria Branyas Morera died last August at the age of 117. Dubbed a supercentenarian for living past the age of 110, Maria held ...

Ruby Druce died peacefully on Thursday at her niece's home in Castlefinn, Co Donegal. Born in 1915, Ms Druce celebrated her ...

AN ELDERLY woman who recently reached the milestone age of 120 years old could become the record holder for the oldest living ...

Brazil's 112-year-old João Marinho Neto has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest man alive following the death on Nov. 25 of Briton John Alfred Tinniswood, who was also 112.

Scientists have discovered a “blueprint” for long life by decoding the genome, gut health and lifestyle of the world’s oldest person who died last year at 117. At such a critical moment in US history, ...

Deolira's family is now trying to get her officially recognised as the oldest woman after her birthday this week ...

If verified, this would make her the oldest living person in the world, surpassing the current record holder, 116-year-old Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas. Her family are now working with ...

Last year, the world's second oldest man, aged 111, shared his secret to a long life. Ben Ngemani Mabuza, said a "simple diet" was his key to living a long and healthy life.

When an employee told her on Aug. 21 that she is set to be recognized as the world’s oldest living person, Itooka replied in a steady voice, “Thank you,” according to the nursing home.