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Ethel Caterham, 117: the world's oldest person

Ethel Caterham of Surrey, England, celebrated her 117th birthday, becoming the first British person ever verified to reach that age. Guinness World Records recognizes her as the world's oldest living person — and she still enjoys her garden.

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: 117 years of mornings.
✓ Verified · Guinness World Records · 2026-08-21 · UK
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