Seriously, I just realized I think the oldest person I've ever known was only 83... that's not really that old, is it?
How old is the oldest person you've ever known?
2006-09-08 14:57:49 · 31 answers · asked by sadlymistaken 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
My grandmother is 92, her older sister is 99, her younger sister is 90.
2006-09-08 14:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by Joe Rockhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longest unambiguously documented lifespan is that of Jeanne Calment of France (1875-1997) who was aged 122 years and 164 days at the time of her death. Jeanne Calment met Vincent Van Gogh when aged 14, and in 1988 this led to her, at age 113, becoming noticed by the media. Subsequent investigation found that her life was documented in the records of her native city of Arles, France beyond reasonable question. In fact, more evidence for the Calment case has been produced than for any other supercentenarian case, which makes her case a 'gold standard' among the 'oldest people' recordholders. This is contrasted with the now-disputed claim of age 120 for the oldest man ever, Shigechiyo Izumi. While recognized by Guinness, even the Japanese authorities have hinted that his age was not certain. This claim was accepted in 1978 but subsequent additional research (as early as 1984) has raised doubt as to whether he was wrongly conflated with a brother who died at a young age.
Now I know her!!!
2006-09-08 14:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The oldest guy i know is 86. I knew someone who was 94, but she passed away about 3 years ago. I don't know many really old people, it's true, but I do know a lot (20+) in their 80's. (I'm under 30, myself)
2006-09-08 14:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by Seth W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
William Donald Schaefer, Comptroller of the State of Maryland is 85. That's old for an elected official.
2006-09-08 15:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by ralph.cramdon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
47
2006-09-08 15:02:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I meant a man 101 years old. But that was when I worked in a doctor's office. I personally know a woman who is 95.
2006-09-08 15:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by Patti C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
99
2006-09-08 14:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
81
2006-09-08 14:58:55 · answer #8 · answered by [blahh] ™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my neighbors is 94 years old. A very nice lately with more energy than some people half her age.
PS-She smoked for 40 years!
2006-09-08 15:03:30 · answer #9 · answered by Villain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My great grandma is in her 90s. Not sure what specific age. But yeah, I'm pretty sure she's the oldest. Unique question, I have to say.
2006-09-08 14:59:44 · answer #10 · answered by kid_at_heart 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋