WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera (USA/Spain) has died, says the World Guinness Records. Her death was confirmed by the Gerontology Research Group. Aged 117 years 168 days, she was the eighth-oldest person (with a verifiable age) in history. Maria passed away peacefully at the nursing home in Catalonia, Spain, where she resided for the past two decades. ... World’s Oldest Person Maria Branyas Morera Dies at 117 Read More on ... Face of Malawi.