Maria Branyas Morera, the oldest person in the world at 117 years old, has passed away. She was born in San Francisco in 1907 and lived through two world wars and two pandemics. She attributed her longevity to luck and good genetics. Despite being diagnosed with Covid at 113, she recovered and shared her experiences with loneliness during that time. Branyas Morera was active on social media, sharing updates, photos, and words of wisdom with her followers. In a recent post before her passing, she reflected on leaving this world with acceptance and peace. Guinness World Records confirmed her as the oldest living woman and person overall in 2023. Branyas Morera died in a nursing home in Catalonia, Spain, where she had lived for more than 20 years. Following her death, Tomiko Itooka of Japan is now the oldest living person at 116 years old, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Maria Branyas Morera will be remembered for her wisdom, advice, and kindness, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and grace in the face of old age and challenges.
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