Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hi everyone, Have you heard this story? Here are some excerpts from the AP story. Oldest American Dies at 114 Sat Aug 24, 7:35 AM ET By MICHELLE MORGANTE, Associated Press Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) - Adelina Domingues, who was recognized as the oldest living American, has died at the age of 114. Domingues died in her sleep Wednesday afternoon, said Rebecca Williams, administrator of Brighton Place, the nursing home where Domingues lived since 1995. Though Domingues had remained physically active and mentally sharp, her health had declined over the last month. " I just think at 114, it was just her time, " her granddaughter Deborah Murphy said Friday.... The oldest known living person is Kamato Hongo of Japan, who was born on Sept. 16, 1887.... After her husband died in 1950, Domingues moved to Southern California to be near her son Frank, who died in Palm Desert in 1998.... Domingues lived on her own until she was 107. She voted well into her 100s, and often wrote admiring letters to Ronald Reagan ( news - web sites). " She was just our feisty little Portuguese sweetheart, " Williams said. " She was quite opinionated, very clear in her wants and needs. " Domingues herself never tried to offer a secret for her longevity, though she ate a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, and abstained from alcohol and tobacco, Murphy said.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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