The world's oldest person, who was 117 years old, has passed away.

Maria, a beloved American-born Spaniard, who was believed to be the world's oldest living person, has passed away at the age of 117. Her family, who announced her passing, shared the news through a heartfelt post on her X account, formerly known as Twitter. Written in Catalan, the post read, "Maria Branyas has left us. She has departed in the way she always wanted - peacefully and without pain, in her sleep."

Born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, Maria's family later returned to Spain when she was a young girl. She spent her final years in a nursing home in the Catalan town of Olot. Her X account, affectionately named "Super Catalan Grandma," described her as "old, very old, but not an idiot."

This year in March, Maria celebrated her 117th birthday, making her one of the oldest humans to have lived. In her last social media post, she expressed feeling weak and wrote, "The time is near. Don't cry, I don't like tears. And most importantly, don't suffer for me. Wherever I go, I will be happy."

The Gerontology Research Group, an organization that verifies information of people aged 110 and above, listed Maria as the world's oldest known person after the passing of French nun Lucile Randon last year. Randon was known for her daily glass of wine and lived until the age of 118. The next oldest person on the list is Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old from Japan.

Maria's legacy will live on as a symbol of resilience and strength, having lived through multiple historical events and changes in the world. She will be remembered for her positive outlook on life and her unwavering determination to not let age define her. May she rest in peace.

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