World's oldest person celebrates turning 117
Summary
Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, celebrated her 117th birthday, making her the world’s oldest living person. She became the oldest living person after the previous record holder died in April 2025 and has lived through many historic events, including both world wars and the Covid-19 pandemic.Key Facts
- Ethel Caterham is 117 years old as of her birthday in Surrey.
- She became the oldest living person in April 2025 after Sister Inah Canabarro’s death.
- Caterham was born before the Titanic sank and the Russian Revolution happened.
- She survived Covid-19 at age 110.
- Caterham worked as an au pair in India and later lived in Hong Kong, where she opened a nursery school.
- She married British Army lieutenant colonel Norman and had two daughters who died before her.
- King Charles visited her shortly after her 116th birthday in 2025.
- The oldest person ever recorded was Jeanne Calment from France, who lived to 122 years.
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