World Oldest Woman Dies at 112

Angelina Torres Vallbona, believed to be the world’s oldest woman, has died at the age of 112. She passed away on November 11.

Before her death, Angelina often shared that her secret to a long and healthy life was surprisingly simple. She revealed that she drank a glass of water mixed with a few drops of lemon and a teaspoon of sugar every day, a habit she believed contributed greatly to her longevity.

Angelina lived a remarkable life. She was first a tie maker before later becoming an apprentice in a tailor’s shop. She witnessed significant historical events, including the Spanish Civil War, which ended in 1939—the same year she married her husband, Josep Martí.

Together, they had one daughter, Mercè. Over the years, Angelina became a grandmother to two—Gemma and Xavi—and a great-grandmother to three: Pol, Marc, and Mar Joana.

According to LongeviQuest, Angelina was officially recognized as Spain’s oldest living person in January this year, following the deaths of Maria Branyas (117) and Piedad Loriente Pérez (113).

Following Angelina’s passing, Carme Noguera Falguera has now become Spain’s oldest living person at 111 years and 81 days.