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World's Oldest Person Dead at 115

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(AP) – The world's oldest known person has died in Los Angeles at age 115. Gertrude Baines died today at a hospital, probably of a heart attack; an autopsy will determine the exact cause. Baines was born in 1894 in Shellman, Ga., and she got a letter from President Obama on her last birthday, in April. The oldest person in the world is now 114-year-old Kama Chinen, who lives in Japan.

Gertrude Baines, right, poses with her pastor Warren Smith, as she celebrates her 115th birthday in April.
Gertrude Baines, right, poses with her pastor Warren Smith, as she celebrates her 115th birthday in April.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Gertrude Baines poses as she celebrates her 115th birthday in April.
Gertrude Baines poses as she celebrates her 115th birthday in April.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Gertrude Baines poses as she celebrates her 115th birthday in April.
Gertrude Baines poses as she celebrates her 115th birthday in April.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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pwnage
Sep 11, 09 11:58 AM CDT
Can you imagine remembering Three different centuries! Reply
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Difazio22
Sep 12, 09 2:15 PM CDT
A" century" is 100 years, ya idiot! How could this woman have lived 3 CENTURIES?? Come on now.
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jagerhans
Sep 12, 09 5:17 PM CDT
different, not whole ones, you retard.
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edbro
Sep 11, 09 12:03 PM CDT
Everytime I see these headlines I have to think "How can the oldest person be dead?" Once they die, isn't there a new "oldest person"? Reply
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christa2000
Sep 11, 09 12:10 PM CDT
The oldest person in the world is now 114-year-old Kama Chinen, who lives in Japan. Reply
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