The following is a list of living centenarians (living people who have attained the age of at least 100 years) known for reasons other than just their longevity. For more specific lists of people (living or deceased) who are known for these reasons, see lists of centenarians.

Jeanne Calment from France is the only age-verified person in human history to have reached the age of 120 years. An aspect of blessing in many cultures is to offer a wish that the recipient lives to 100 years old.

It was estimated in 2015 that between 150 and 600 living people had reached the age of 110. [1] . The true number is uncertain, as not all supercentenarians are known to researchers at a given time, and some claims cannot be validated or are fraudulent. [1]

Aug 1, 2024 · Just 50 years ago, the population of centenarians in the U.S. hit just .004 percent and has nearly doubled in the last 20 years alone. And that number is only expected to grow, with research from...

Dec 12, 2024 · Some centenarians are still living on their own, working, driving and falling in love. Here are their longevity secrets. Pearl Taylor, 103; Felix Joseph Pelosi, 102; and Sister Jean Dolores...

Sep 22, 2023 · TODAY.com talked with a number of Americans 100 years old or older to find out their longevity secrets. Here are their simple tips for a long healthy life: Vivian Levy has been swimming for...

Nov 15, 2023 · There are an estimated 90,000 centenarians living in the U.S. It’s a small percentage of the population, yes, but it’s a number that’s expected to keep increasing. By 2060, there could be about 600,000 people who are 100 or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. What’s it take to get there?

Sep 12, 2022 · Thomas Perls, director of BU’s New England Centenarian Study, explains how and why some people live to 100 years old. While genetics plays a huge role in whether someone becomes a centenarian (or supercentenarian), Perls says we can still do four things to increase our chances of living longer.

Jul 1, 2010 · Living to 100 and beyond is quite a feat. Here are some facts about centenarians: 1. Scientists are increasingly finding evidence that genes play an important role in pushing lifespan into the 90s...

Dec 28, 2022 · There are now about 100,000 centenarians residing in the U.S. — more than triple the number in 1980, according to the government’s 2020 Profile of Older Americans. That makes this age group one of...