Lucile Randon
French supercentenarian (1904–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lucile Randon DC (French: [ly.sil ʁɑ̃.dɔ̃]; 11 February 1904 – 17 January 2023), also known as Sister André (French: Sœur André), was a French supercentenarian who, until her death at the age of 118 years, 340 days, was the world's oldest verified living person following the death of Kane Tanaka of Japan on 19 April 2022. She is the fourth-oldest verified person ever,[1] as well as the oldest confirmed survivor of the COVID-19 pandemic, having tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 a month before her 117th birthday.[2][3]
Lucile Randon | |
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Born | (1904-02-11)11 February 1904 Alès, France |
Died | (aged 118 years, 340 days) Toulon, France |
Other names | Sister André |
Occupation | Catholic nun |
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As a young adult, Randon converted to Roman Catholicism and worked as a governess, teacher, nun, and missionary before retiring at the age of 75 in 1979. She lived in a nursing home in Toulon, France from 2009 until her death.