Authorities took her pension at a hundred, thinking she was dead. The Albanian is 117 years old today.

Qamile Marraová, a 117-year-old Albanian woman, has never visited a doctor and takes no medication. Despite being declared dead by authorities after turning 100, her family is now seeking recognition from Guinness World Records. Marraová, who has lived through significant historical events, enjoys a simple life in her village, tending to her garden and livestock. Her age is supported by various documents, including her birth certificate and ID. Her son recounts the challenges they faced to prove her existence to the authorities, who stopped her pension payments. Marraová attributes her longevity to a healthy lifestyle and a positive outlook on life.