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World's oldest person celebrates turning 117

World's oldest person celebrates turning 117
BBC UK Friday 21 August 2026, 05:05 UTC 1 min read
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Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.

Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.
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