World’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, dies at 117 in Spain
Story by Adela Suliman
She was dubbed a “supercentenarian” and the world’s oldest person. She celebrated her 117th birthday earlier this year with a small cake with candles, and credited “staying away from toxic people” among the reasons she lived so long.
María Branyas Morera an American-born Spaniard, died in her sleep this week, her family said in a post on X. Having lived to be 117 years and 168 days, she was the eighth-oldest person in history, the Guinness World Records said. The cause of her death was not made public; Guinness said that beyond hearing and mobility issues, she had no major health issues.
Branyas attributed her longevity to “luck and good genetics,” according to Guinness. She also cited “order, tranquility, good connection with family and friends, contact with nature, emotional stability, no worries, no regrets, lots of positivity, and staying away from toxic people.”