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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

World’s oldest living person shares secret to long life

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A French nun who has been named the oldest living person at the age of 118 years and 73 days old has revealed her secret to a long life.

Lucile Randon, who has been known as Sister Andre since 1944, was confirmed to be the oldest person alive after the previous record holder, Kane Tanak, died on Monday at the age of 119.

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