World’s oldest person Violet Brown dies at 117, Japan’s Nabi Tajima oldest now

The woman, known as ‘Aunt V’, died Friday at a local hospital where she had been treated for heart arrhythmia and dehydration.

The world’s oldest person has died in Jamaica. Violet Brown was 117 years and 189 days old.

Violet Brown reads a greeting card on her 117th birthday. She celebrated her birthday in March this year. (AP/Videograb)

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed his condolences in a Facebook post, calling her “an inspiring woman.”

The woman known as “Aunt V” died Friday at a local hospital, where she had been treated for heart arrhythmia and dehydration.

With her death, the Gerontology Research Group lists Nabi Tajima of Japan as the oldest surviving person. She was born on August 4, 1900.

Brown spent much of her life cutting sugar cane. She remained active in her church until recently and credited her longevity to hard work and her Christian faith.

She had four sons and two daughters. Her eldest son died in April at age 97.