Oldest woman in the world dies in Brazil at the age of 11 - a life in faith

Oldest woman in the world dies in Brazil at the age of 11 - a life in faith

Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest known person in the world, died on April 30, 2025 at the age of 116. Her order announced death on Wednesday (local time) in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Lucas, who was born on June 8, 1908, had been this title since December 2024 after the Japanese died Tomiko Itooka. The sad news about her death triggered grief worldwide.

Inah Lucas was not only the oldest living nun, but also the oldest person in South America. She devoted her to God and worked as a teacher of Portuguese and mathematics for many years. Despite her initial delicate and fragile health, she survived into old age. It is noteworthy that she met Pope Francis at the age of 110 and was blessed by him.

your legacy and the grief for you

The Brazilian Football Club Sport Club Internacional, an association with which Lucas maintained a close connection, praised her legacy in a moving post on the platform X. There it was highlighted as a symbol of spirituality and compassion. Inah Lucas was a passionate supporter of the club and her death leaves a large gap in the community.

With the death of Inah Canabarro Lucas, Ethel Caterham is now the oldest living person in the world. Caterham, a 115-year-old woman from Surrey, united Kingdom, was born on August 21, 1909. Include their tips for a long life, never to argue with someone.

important life events

Lucas experienced a lot in the course of her life. In January 2021 she received the first vaccination against Covid-19 at the age of 11. In October 2022 she briefly fell ill with Covid-19, but quickly recovered from it. According to the Gerontology Research Group, Lucas has been the oldest living person since the end of 2024, which is confirmed by the Longeviquest database.

The oldest person who has ever lived and whose age is perfectly documented was the French Jeanne Calment, who was 122 years and 164 days old. Inah Canabarro Lucas gave a remarkable example of durability and resilience in numerous aspects of her life.

The world has lost a unique person whose life and legacy will continue to inspire. Her name will be a symbol of a fulfilling and blessed life in the annals of history that went beyond a century.

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