Maria Branyas Morera, an American-born Spanish woman recorded as the oldest person in the world, died on Monday, August 19, in Olot, Spain.
Maria was 117, according to her family and The Guinness World Records.
“A few days ago she told us: ‘One day I will leave here. I will not try coffee again, nor eat yoghurt, nor pet my dog,”
“I will also leave my memories, my reflections, and I will cease to exist in this body. One day, I don’t know, but it’s very close; this long journey will be over.” Her family posted on X.
Maria died peacefully at a nursing home where she resided for the past two decades.
She was confirmed to be the world’s oldest woman (and person overall) in January 2023.
This was following the death of Lucile Randon from France.
Maria attributed her long life to order, tranquillity, and good connection with family and friends.
She also loved contact with nature, emotional stability, no worries, no regrets, lots of positivity, and staying away from toxic people.
“I think longevity is also about being lucky. Luck and good genetics.” She was quoted back then.
Maria was born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, California one year after her parents emigrated to the country.
Nigerian man Babajide Israel Adebanjo set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest duration of twerking.
Babajide broke the record when he twerked for three hours and 30 seconds in Lagos, Nigeria.
According to GWR, this record attempt was personal to Babajide as it was a way for him to get out of his comfort zone and raise awareness for anyone suffering from depression all around the world.
