World’s Oldest Woman, Susano Dies At 124

World’s Oldest Woman, Susano Dies At 124

An aged woman considered to be the oldest in the world, Francisca Susano has passed away.

Local officials confirmed that she died at the age of 124 in the Philippines.

Francisca Susano, known affectionately as Lola, died at around 6.45pm on Tuesday at her home in Kabankalan in the province of Negros Occidental.

Also, Guinness World Records had been carrying out age verification as at September to declare her the world’s oldest person.

However, the cause of her death is not yet confirmed although she had not exhibited any symptoms of Covid-19.

Susano was born on September 11, 1897, when the country was still ruled by Spain.

She was celebrated by the local government on her birthday with certificates to mark her achievement, as well as a cake and flowers.

Politician Rodolfo Ordanes filed a petition that month urging the House of Representatives to award her a £15,000 gift in recognition of her ‘monumental achievement.’