The world's oldest person Jeralean Talley has died at the grand old age of 116.
Oldest person in the world, 116, dies
In April, Talley became the oldest person in the world when the two women who held the title died within a week. Talley was verified by the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group.
Her death was announced by her 77-year old daughter, Thelma Holloway.
In April, Talley became the oldest person in the world when the two women who held the title died within a week. Talley was verified by the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group.
On May 23, 2015, Jeralean Talley celebrated her 116th birthday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in Inkster, gave her $116—a dollar for each year of her life.
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When asked what was the secret to her long life, the supercentenarians said being kind to others and having faith in God.
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