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World's oldest person, Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, dies aged 116

Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun and teacher, died at age 116 in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Wednesday in 2025.
Lucas became the world's oldest person in January 2025 after the death of Japanese Tomiko Itooka and was confirmed by LongeviQuest.
Born on June 8, 1908, Lucas joined the Teresian Sisters in 1934, lived a disciplined life devoted to spirituality, and worked as a teacher.
She lived 116 years and 326 days, credited her long life to faith in God, and received a papal blessing from Pope Francis on her 110th birthday.
Her death was announced by her congregation, prompting condolences and plans for a wake in Porto Alegre, marking the end of her record status.

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