Sister André, Oldest Known Person, Passes Away at 118

Sister André, the world’s oldest known person, has died at the age of 118 in the southern city of Toulon, France. Born as Lucile Randon on February 11, 1904, Sister André dedicated most of her life to religious service, according to a statement released by Guinness World Records in April 2022.

The city’s mayor, Hubert Falco, announced the news of her death on Twitter, writing that “it is with immense sadness and emotion that I learnt tonight of the passing of the world’s oldest person #SisterAndré.”

Sister André’s spokesman, David Tavella, said she died on Tuesday at 2 a.m. local time and lived near Toulon. “There is great sadness, but she wanted it to happen, it was her desire to join her beloved brother,” Tavella told AFP.

Guinness World Records recognized Sister André’s status as the oldest living person in the world in April 2022 after the death of 119-year-old Kane Tanaka of Japan. Sister André was the oldest person in the world for a period of two months.

Sister André was known for her positive attitude and her love of life. She was often seen smiling and laughing, and she was known for her generosity and kindness. She was a beloved figure in the community and will be remembered fondly by those who knew her.