World's oldest woman Lin Shemu dies after living through Titanic sinking The oldest woman in the world has died and she was 10 when the Titanic sank.
Lin Shemu, from China, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home and with her birth date 18 June, 1902, on official documents it means she lived for 122 years and 197 days in total.
He also told how he never saw her argue with anyone and she would often tell her children: “There is no obstacle in life that cannot be overcome.” When she was asked about the secret of her longevity in the past, Lin answered: “Being able to eat, drink and sleep.
She is the only person in history who has been verified to have reached the age of 120 but if Lin’s documents are correct, she would have outlived Calment by 33 days.
Apart from losing her eyesight due to old age and injuring both legs in a fall, Lin suffered from no other illnesses and was able to take care of herself her whole life.
