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+ | Sutlu does not have any original proof of her birth. The only documentation supporting her claimed age is a recently-issued Turkish identity card. If her age were validated, she would be the world's oldest validated person. Currently, that title is held by [[Kane Tanaka]] of Japan, according to the [[Gerontology Research Group]]. |
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Revision as of 15:14, 9 October 2018
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Asiye Sutlu at the claimed age of 118 | |
Longevity claimant |
Asiye Sutlu (born 17 April 1899?) is a Turkish longevity claimant who claims to be the world's oldest living person.
Biography
Sutlu was allegedly born on 17 April 1899 in Sirvan, Turkey. Her husband died 45 years ago, when she was "73". She has 41 grandchildren and is cared for by her daughter-in-law, Zinnet. She reportedly suffers from diabetes and high blood pressure. She claims the reason for her alleged longevity is "eating organic food”.
Age issue
Sutlu does not have any original proof of her birth. The only documentation supporting her claimed age is a recently-issued Turkish identity card. If her age were validated, she would be the world's oldest validated person. Currently, that title is held by Kane Tanaka of Japan, according to the Gerontology Research Group.
Sources
- Turkish woman claims to be world’s oldest at 118 Al Arabiya, 24 May 2017
- 118-year-old from Turkey claims to be oldest person AA, 24 May 2017