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World's Oldest Person Turns 117

Ethel Caterham from Britain has officially hit a major milestone, becoming the first person in her country to reach the age of 117.


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A portrait of Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrating her 117th birthday.

By John Doe
Reporting from United Kingdom
Aug. 23, 2026, 4:49 p.m. - 5 hours ago

There is a new record-breaker in the history books today. Ethel Caterham has officially turned 117 years old.

Ethel lives in Lightwater, a village in England. By reaching this age, she is now recognized as the oldest living person in the entire world. She is also the first British person to ever reach this amazing milestone.

Ethel has lived through a lot of history. Reaching 117 is very rare. Her long life has been celebrated by news outlets across the globe, including Guinness World Records, who keep track of these records.

While her birthday is a big deal, Ethel is known for being a quiet and private person. Her milestone serves as a reminder of how much the world has changed over the last century. We wish her a very happy birthday.

Source: USA Today


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