Oldest person in the world, 116, dies

June 19, 2015 8:53 AM

In April, Talley became the oldest person in the world when the two women who held the title died within a week. Talley was verified by the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group.

The world's oldest person Jeralean Talley has died at the grand old age of 116.

Her death was announced by her 77-year old daughter, Thelma Holloway.

In April, Talley became the oldest person in the world when the two women who held the title died within a week. Talley was verified by the Los Angeles-based Gerontology Research Group.

On May 23, 2015, Jeralean Talley celebrated her 116th birthday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in Inkster, gave her $116—a dollar for each year of her life.

When asked what was the secret to her long life, the supercentenarians said being kind to others and having faith in God.