On April 1, it was reported that Misao Okawa, who was 117, passed away. That meant Gertrude Weaver of Arkansas became the oldest woman at 116 years old, born in 1898.
It was reported she enjoyed being read news articles about her being the oldest woman on the planet, and that it was a special treat for her to be in the spotlight about this record.
Sadly, she passed away today, merely six days after she obtained the record. There are now only three people on the entire planet left still born in the 1800s.
The oldest person alive now falls to Jeralean Talley, who turns 116 next month and was born in 1899. She lives in Detroit.
It was reported she enjoyed being read news articles about her being the oldest woman on the planet, and that it was a special treat for her to be in the spotlight about this record.
Sadly, she passed away today, merely six days after she obtained the record. There are now only three people on the entire planet left still born in the 1800s.
The oldest person alive now falls to Jeralean Talley, who turns 116 next month and was born in 1899. She lives in Detroit.