World’s oldest known person dies at 118

French nun Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre, who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, a spokesman for her nursing home said (Daniel Cole/AP)
French nun Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre, who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, a spokesman for her nursing home said (Daniel Cole/AP)
Wed, 18 Jan, 2023 - 09:14
Associated Press reporters

A French nun who was believed to be the world’s oldest person has died a few weeks before her 119th birthday, a spokesman for her nursing home said on Wednesday.

Lucile Randon, known as Sister Andre, was born in the town of Ales in southern France, on February 11 1904.

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