World’s oldest woman alive in Brazil
At 116 years old, Dona Sebastiana of Resende, Brazil is reported to be the world’s oldest woman.
A Brazilian woman who just turned 116 years old may well be the oldest woman on earth, the news site G1 reports. When Dona Sebastiana was born in 1895, when Brazil had only recently become a republic and had a total population less than that of the city of Sao Paulo. As she celebrated her 116th birthday on May 3 at a retirement home in the city of Resende, Sebastiana told reporters she attributes her longevity to good genes. Which makes sense, because healthy living isn't the most likely explanation. Sebastiana says she was a smoker until just four years ago.
There is no paywall on the story you just read because a community of dedicated listeners and readers have contributed to keep the global news you rely on free and accessible for all. Will you join the 319 donors who have supported The World so far? From now until Dec. 31, your gift will help us unlock a $67,000 match. Donate today to double your impact!