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World's Oldest Person, Sister Inah, Dies at 116

5/4/2025

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Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a remarkable 116-year-old Brazilian nun, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Porto Alegre, leaving behind a legacy as the world's oldest person since December 2024. With her passing, 115-year-old Ethel Caterham from England now holds the title, crediting her long life to a blissfully stress-free existence.

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Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a remarkable 116-year-old Brazilian nun, passed away on April 30, 2025, in Porto Alegre, leaving behind a legacy as the world's oldest person since December 2024. With her passing, 115-year-old Ethel Caterham from England now holds the title, crediting her long life to a blissfully stress-free existence.