Jeralean Talley, Recognized as World's Oldest Person, Passes Away at 116

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Jeralean Talley, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest person, has passed away at the age of 116 near Detroit, Michigan, USA, on June 17.

Talley's life spanned three centuries. She died just a month after receiving the recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records.

The recovered account cited reporting by Tuko.

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