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Ethel Caterham, who became the world's oldest person following the death of Sister Inah Canbarro Lucas, celebrated her 116th birthday in Surrey, reflecting a life that included traveling to India as a teenager and marrying in 1933. She lives quietly with her family, and her remarkable longevity is celebrated with warm wishes, though she is not giving interviews this year.
Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person at 116 years old, celebrated her birthday quietly in Surrey, just months after inheriting the title following the death of Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas. She is the last living subject of King Edward VII and has outlived her husband and two daughters. Her secret to longevity includes avoiding arguments and doing what she likes. She received a birthday greeting from King Charles III last year.
John Alfred Tinniswood, an 111-year-old great-grandfather in England, has become the world's oldest person after the death of the previous record holder. Born in 1912, the same year the Titanic sank, Tinniswood attributes his longevity to "pure luck" and advises younger generations to always give their best effort. He worked in accounts for Shell and BP until his retirement, and now resides in a Southport retirement home, where he is known as "a big chatterbox."
Elizabeth Francis, a Texas woman, celebrated her 114th birthday surrounded by five generations of loved ones. She holds several titles, including being the oldest person in Texas, the second-oldest in the United States, and the seventh-oldest in the world. Despite her age, Francis rejects the idea of being old and credits her longevity to not drinking or smoking, eating everything, growing her own vegetables, and cooking homemade meals. Genetics also seem to play a role, as her sister lived to be 106 and her daughter and granddaughter are 94 and 68 years old, respectively.