York is now officially the world's oldest living person.
Born on July 6, 1899, Jones became the record holder on
June 17, 2015 at the age of 115 years and 346 days,
Guinness Book of World Records confirmed to ABC News
today.
"While she lost her eyesight years ago and is hard of
hearing, Jones isn't bed-bound and only takes a few
medications a day," Guinness wrote in a press release. "Ms.
Jones, also known as "T," which is short for auntie, to her
100 nieces and nephews and "Susie" to friends, will also
become the oldest living female."
The centenarian revealed to Guinness that she attributes lots
of shut-eye to her long life on this earth.
Jones will celebrate her 116th birthday today with family and
again with a larger party among her housing community and
friends on July 7.
The oldest person ever to have lived was Jeanne Calment of
France, also a female, who lived to 122 years and 164 days.
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