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Stanley Murphy-Johns

World’s oldest living person celebrates her 116th birthday with ‘quiet day’

Ethel Caterham, who lives in Surrey, became the oldest living person in April (Hallmark Luxury Care Homes/PA) -

The oldest living person will celebrate her 116th birthday “quietly with her family” in a Surrey care home – unless the King calls.

Ethel Caterham became the oldest living person in April after the death of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canbarro Lucas at 116.

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