Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, World's Oldest Person, Passes Away at 116

The beloved Brazilian nun gained recognition for her remarkable longevity and vibrant spirit.

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, a beloved nun from Brazil and recognized as the world's oldest person, has passed away at the age of 116. The news was confirmed by her religious order, the Irmãs Teresianas Brasil, on Wednesday. Known for her love of soccer and her commitment to her faith, Sister Inah was nearing her 117th birthday.

Living in a retirement home in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Sister Inah's passing is mourned by her congregation, who expressed gratitude for her dedication and life of service in a heartfelt social media post. While no specific cause of death was mentioned, her family shared with Brazilian media that she succumbed to old age.

Despite facing declining health and limited vision and hearing, Sister Inah remained resolute in avoiding surgery until having a cataract operation at the age of 106, as noted by Sister Rita Fernandes Barbosa, the provincial coordinator of her congregation. In January of this year, Guinness World Records officially recognized Sister Inah as the world's oldest living person, following the death of Japanese supercentenarian Tomiko Itooka.

Sister Inah was born at a time when the Model T was introduced and major technological advancements were on the horizon, making her life a vessel of remarkable historical perspective and richness.