Maria Branyas, World's Oldest Person, Dies at 117

Maria Branyas, the world's oldest person at 117, has passed away peacefully in a Spanish nursing home. Born in San Francisco in 1907, she moved to Catalonia as a child and lived through significant historical events. Her longevity was attributed to good genetics and a positive lifestyle.

Maria Branyas, who held the title of the world's oldest person, passed away peacefully in a Spanish nursing home at the age of 117. According to her official X account, she died in her sleep, as she had wanted.

Branyas hinted at her impending demise on Monday, expressing that she felt weak and that the time was near. Her 117th birthday was celebrated on March 4, as confirmed by Guinness World Records. Born in San Francisco, she relocated to Catalonia with her family when she was seven.

Having lived through the Spanish Civil War and two pandemics, Branyas allowed scientists to study her longevity, which she credited to genetics, a tranquil life, and positive relationships. She married a Catalan doctor in 1931 and had three children. She was the 12th oldest verified person in history.