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World's Oldest Couple Celebrates 83 Years of Love

11/8/2025

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Eleanor Gittens, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, stand as the world's longest-married couple, celebrating 83 years of marriage.
They met in 1941 at a college basketball game, marrying in 1942 before Lyle was drafted into World War II.
They maintained their bond through letters during the war.
They have three children and moved to Miami to be closer to family after living in New York City.

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Story summary

Eleanor Gittens, 107, and Lyle Gittens, 108, stand as the world's longest-married couple, celebrating 83 years of marriage.
They met in 1941 at a college basketball game, marrying in 1942 before Lyle was drafted into World War II.
They maintained their bond through letters during the war.
They have three children and moved to Miami to be closer to family after living in New York City.