World's oldest woman dies: Sister Andre of France was 118 years old

World's oldest woman dies: Sister Andre of France was 118 years old; Seen 18 presidents and 10 popes in life

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:57 PM (IST)
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World's oldest woman dies: Sister Andre of France was 118 years old

The world's oldest woman died on Tuesday night at 118. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, French nun Sister Andre was the world's oldest woman. He was born on 11 February 1904. After 25 days she would have turned 119 years old.
In February 2022, when she turned 118, French President Emmanuel Macron sent her a handwritten birthday note. Sister Andre saw 18 presidents of France in her life. At the same time, 10 popes changed in the Catholic Church.
Sister Andre spent most of her life in religious work and serving society. Before becoming a Catholic nun, she cared for needy children during World War II. After that, for 28 years, he supported the elderly and orphaned children in the hospital. She is also the longest-living nun in the world.
Sister Andre's spokesman David Tavella said - It is a matter of great sadness, but Sister wanted this to happen. She wanted to meet her dear late brother. For him death was freedom. Sister Andre lived in the city of Toulon. There Mayor Hubert Falco paid tribute to him on Twitter.
Sister Andre had become the oldest woman in the world only last year. Earlier this record was held by Kane Tanaka of Japan. The history went to Sister Andre after the death of Kane Tanaka in April last year.
The record of living for the longest time in the world is also in the name of a French woman. According to the Guinness World Record, Jean Louise Calment of France lived for 122 years, and 164 days. He was born in 1875.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer