Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted November 29, 2015 She's long gone now and she didn't quite make it to supercentenarian status but here is an interview with a very sharp 105 year-old who was born back in the 1880s that I found fascinating: Pity Carson jokes around with her so much he doesn't really probe into her early memories or what life was like for her as a kid that much or her views on the world today. Still a fun view though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted November 30, 2015 Emma Morano turns 116: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/30/europes-oldest-person-emma-morano-116th-birthday-italy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildstorm 297 Posted December 1, 2015 Oldest resident of Newfoundland/Labrador, Frances Peddle, dies at 109 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted December 12, 2015 The Chands celebrated their 90th wedding anniversary yesterday: http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/11/worlds-oldest-married-couple-aged-110-and-103-celebrate-their-90th-wedding-anniversary-5558009/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,400 Posted December 13, 2015 The Chands celebrated their 90th wedding anniversary yesterday: http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/11/worlds-oldest-married-couple-aged-110-and-103-celebrate-their-90th-wedding-anniversary-5558009/ 90 years, the horror... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted December 14, 2015 The Chands celebrated their 90th wedding anniversary yesterday: http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/11/worlds-oldest-married-couple-aged-110-and-103-celebrate-their-90th-wedding-anniversary-5558009/ With V1agra and a tube-a-lube! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Predictor 1,018 Posted December 19, 2015 Jerelean Talley has died according to the twittetsphere I'm on my phone so no link. At least Mrs. Talley managed to outlived her twin sister Mrs. Shortey who died at age 16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted December 24, 2015 Scotland's oldest woman Rene Chapman turns 109. http://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/1322612-oldest-person-in-scotland-rene-chapman-turns-109-in-fort-augustus/ She's done an interview, so I think we can expect the worst by August. Or December. She's died. http://www.scotsman.com/news/scotland-s-oldest-woman-109-year-old-rene-chapman-has-died-1-3984354 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted December 29, 2015 Just some random stats for anyone who is interested: For those who don't know, the nation of Australia was created on the 1st of January, 1901 (for better or for worse.) Prior to that, it had been a cluster of British colonies. I decided to look up the last surviving colonial Australian and it seems to be one Mrs Miriam Schmierer who died in September 2011 at 112 years of age: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Schmierer The current oldest llving Australian is Ethel Farrell, born on the 27th of November 1902, when the country was still under two years old. Mrs Farrell, was however, born over in India (also, of course, a British colony at that time.) Farrell is also the only living Australian centenarian at the moment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Australian_supercentenarians Death Notice for Ethel Farrell: http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=ethel-dorothy-farrell&pid=176975110 She was 113. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted January 11, 2016 Good to hear Ruth Newman has had her longevity verified while alive. She survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and is still breathing. *insert random plug for 2016 Deathrace here* Good indeed that she got verified when she did, less than a month later and she's now dead. Leaves Bill Del Monte as the only known survivor of the 1906 SF quake. Alas Bill Del Monte is now dead. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-obit-1906-quake-survivor-20160111-story.html What an after shock! Edit: Hit for gcreptile on Hare's Dead Pool. Edited: msc had him last year for Deathrace 2015, not this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted January 11, 2016 Daily Mail Obit for Del Monte: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3394612/Last-survivor-1906-San-Francisco-earthquake-dead-109.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted January 11, 2016 Daily Mail Obit for Del Monte: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-3394612/Last-survivor-1906-San-Francisco-earthquake-dead-109.html At the rate they're giving out obits, I'll be pissed off if they snub Smith, Farnham and LaTourette now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 11, 2016 Just some random stats for anyone who is interested: For those who don't know, the nation of Australia was created on the 1st of January, 1901 (for better or for worse.) Prior to that, it had been a cluster of British colonies. I decided to look up the last surviving colonial Australian and it seems to be one Mrs Miriam Schmierer who died in September 2011 at 112 years of age: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miriam_Schmierer The current oldest llving Australian is Ethel Farrell, born on the 27th of November 1902, when the country was still under two years old. Mrs Farrell, was however, born over in India (also, of course, a British colony at that time.) Farrell is also the only living Australian centenarian at the moment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Australian_supercentenarians Death Notice for Ethel Farrell: http://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/obituary.aspx?n=ethel-dorothy-farrell&pid=176975110 She was 113. Doesn't matter - we have a brand new Aussie supercentenarian to replace her! Introducing Evelyn Vigor: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queenslands-oldest-woman-evelyn-vigor-celebrates-110th-birthday-20160109-gm2hb1.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted January 11, 2016 She's long gone now and she didn't quite make it to supercentenarian status but here is an interview with a very sharp 105 year-old who was born back in the 1880s that I found fascinating: Pity Carson jokes around with her so much he doesn't really probe into her early memories or what life was like for her as a kid that much or her views on the world today. Still a fun view though. I was thinking the other day that what I'd really like to see is an interview with someone who still had their wits about them who turned 100 in the mid=1970s. To have gone from the High Victorian era to the age of disco and flairs would have been one hell of a journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted January 13, 2016 Claimant for World's oldest man at 131 Joao Coelho de Souza: http://www.sundayworld.com/entertainment/trending/world-s-oldest-man-may-have-just-been-discovered We'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted January 13, 2016 Claimant for World's oldest man at 131 Joao Coelho de Souza: http://www.sundayworld.com/entertainment/trending/world-s-oldest-man-may-have-just-been-discovered We'll see. Unbelievable. A daughter at 101? Obvious hoax. Also, they made a mistake, saying the current oldest man is also the oldest person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,964 Posted January 16, 2016 Now it's Ireland's oldest person: Molly Madden, dead at 109: http://www.thejournal.ie/oldest-person-dies-2552079-Jan2016/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 16, 2016 Now it's Ireland's oldest person: Molly Madden, dead at 109: http://www.thejournal.ie/oldest-person-dies-2552079-Jan2016/ We lost Ireland's oldest ever at 113 last year. (Insert hackneyed Irish blessing) SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chopped Liver 53 Posted January 16, 2016 Now it's Ireland's oldest person: Molly Madden, dead at 109: http://www.thejournal.ie/oldest-person-dies-2552079-Jan2016/ Ninja'd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,029 Posted January 18, 2016 UK's oldest Gladys Hooper's 113th birthday today: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-35337302 Lots of interviews....oh dear... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,645 Posted January 18, 2016 UK's oldest Gladys Hooper's 113th birthday today: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-35337302 Lots of interviews....oh dear... A marginal case and one worth briefly debating; a concert pianist of some standing so interesting because she's probably obitable in the lower hanging dead pools, like mine, regardless of age. Also, did the feats of memory required with her music contribute to the current lively state of her 113 year old brain? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,314 Posted January 18, 2016 UK's oldest Gladys Hooper's 113th birthday today: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-35337302 Lots of interviews....oh dear... She looks really really frail in the Daily Mail pictures taken yesterday.Reminded me of Henry Allingham`s 113th where he died a month later.I don`t think she will outlast the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,131 Posted January 18, 2016 UK's oldest Gladys Hooper's 113th birthday today: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-35337302 Lots of interviews....oh dear... She looks really really frail in the Daily Mail pictures taken yesterday.Reminded me of Henry Allingham`s 113th where he died a month later.I don`t think she will outlast the year. I accept that we all have to age and die, but it's a shame we can't keep the looks of our youth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted January 19, 2016 the worlds oldest man has died at 112 http://www.gdnonline.com/Details/60154 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted January 19, 2016 http://abc7chicago.com/society/man-thought-to-be-oldest-in-the-world-dies-at-117/1165401/ Coincidentally, another "oldest man" has died. This guy was unverified to be 117, but of course my dumbass local news station says he was the oldest man. And somebody left a comment under the Facebook post saying that his great-grandpa was 120. Why are people so quick to believe age claims? Fuck it, I'll just say I'm 225 and get publicity. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
