The world’s oldest individual, a 116-year-old Brazilian nun, has died

The world’s oldest individual, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, died this week aged 116 years outdated.

The Brazilian nun was born on June 8, 1908, in São Francisco de Assis, Rio Grande do Sul. In accordance with the human longevity database LongeviQuest, Lucas was so frail in her childhood, that many in her neighborhood assumed she would die younger.

However she defied these expectations, residing 116 years, 326 days.

Colégio Santa Teresa, the place Lucas lived out her remaining days, described the sister as an emblem of unconditional love for mankind.

“Her legacy will live on in the history of Colégio Santa Teresa, where she passed, touching deeply the lives of countless generations with her serene presence, welcoming look and tireless dedication to education,” a translation of the unique Portuguese dedication reads on the varsity’s Instagram.

“The Teresian family bids farewell with a grateful heart, honored to have had … Inah as an example of dedication and mission,” the varsity stated. “May her memory continue to inspire us on the path of fraternity and love that she knew so well.”

Lucas, who was an avid soccer fan, was additionally remembered by the Sport Membership Internacional, an expert soccer membership that was based the 12 months after Lucas was born.

“We bid farewell to Sister, celebrating her legacy of spirituality and compassion and wishing strength to her friends and family,” the group wrote in a put up on X.

A 115-year-old British lady is now the world’s oldest individual

The title of world’s oldest individual now strikes on to Britain’s Ethel Caterham, who at 115 years, 254 days is regarded as the final surviving topic of King Edward VII, based on the Gerontology Analysis Group.

Along with being the oldest individual on Earth, the group stated Caterham can be the oldest identified residing Brit of all time.

Caterham was born on Aug. 21, 1909, because the seventh of eight kids. In accordance with LongeviQuest, at 18, Caterham was impressed to journey, and journeyed alone, by ship to India, the place she labored as a nanny to a British household.

Chatting with the BBC final 12 months, Caterham attributed her lengthy life to “never arguing with anyone” and residing on her personal phrases.

“I do what I like,” she stated.

Along with her personal longevity, Caterham had an older sister, Gladys, who lived to be 104 years outdated.