Edie Ceccarelli | |
|---|---|
 Ceccarelli's graduation photo in 1927 | |
| Born | Edith Rose Recagno February 5, 1908 |
| Died | February 22, 2024 (aged 116 years, 17 days) |
| Known for | Oldest living American (January 3, 2023 – February 22, 2024) |
| Spouses | Elmer Keenan
(m. 1933; died 1984)Charles Ceccarelli
(m. 1986; died 1990) |
| Children | 1 (deceased) |
Edith Rose Ceccarelli (née Recagno, formerly Keenan; February 5, 1908 – February 22, 2024) was an American supercentenarian.[1] At the age of 116 years, 17 days, she was the oldest person living in the United States and was also the second oldest living person in the world after Maria Branyas Morera from Spain.[2][3]
- ^ "World Supercentenarian Rankings List". Gerontology Research Group. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ Singh, Maanvi (February 6, 2024). "Sweet 116: town throws birthday bash for America's oldest person". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Rifkin, Karen (January 24, 2023). "Willits resident Edie Ceccarelli, Earth's third-oldest-known living person, to celebrate 115th birthday". The Ukiah Daily Journal. Retrieved February 26, 2024.