The World's Oldest Blogger
Some people gain notoriety just for living a long life. But Ruth's life was simply amazing, even to the very end. Ruth died in January, 2008, just three months shy of her 110th birthday. She was the World's Oldest Blogger, just the final accomplishment in a storybook life. Please take a moment to read some excerpts from her autobiography and blogs written about her, to watch video stories and the video blogs she recorded herself. Her age made her noteworthy, her life made her remarkable.An Unforgettable Character
Click here for an overview of her life. You'll see what made her such a remarkable and historic figure.Click here to watch a slide show of Ruth in her final months.
She Came Face to Face With Adolf Hitler
In 1937, Ruth watched aghast as the man she described as a monster addressed a crowd in pre-war Germany. "I was so close to the little man I could have shot him!" Click here to listen to her first-person, historical account of the day, and what he was wearing that seemed quite important to him. Advice for Troubled Celebrities
Ruth was hired to teach proper diction to Hollywood Starlets. She said it gave her a unique perspective on the trappings of fame and wealth. She believed she could help the troubled stars of today just as she did those of yesteryear. Click here to see what words of wisdom she left behind for pop star Britney Spears. A Life Worth Celebrating
Growing Bolder was there to help Ruth celebrate her 109th birthday. See how vibrant and engaged someone can be, even at 109 years old! She shared even more insight into her historic life. Click here to watch the story.
Once A Radio Star, Always A Radio Star
Click here to listen to Ruth's appearance on the Growing Bolder Radio Show. Goodbye Dear Friend
Bill Shafer pays tribute to a wonderful woman who cherished every moment she had on earth. Click here to read his blog. 
What Are Your Thoughts?
Ginger!
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Posted 5:35pm March 8th, 2009What an inspiration this woman was and is, even in death. I'm sorry that, of all the healthcare facilities in which I've performed over the years, I did not visit Lutheran Towers and get the opportunity to meet her. I would have loved to have met her. There aren't many people who can say they've lived in 3 different centuries!
Thank you, Growing Bolder, for bringing this phenomenal woman into our homes and hearts. Without this site so many people would never have known about her. She's definitely a 'most unforgettable character', even for those who never met her.
Simply Deb
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Posted 9:31pm September 27th, 2008I viewed everything in Ruth's media file this evening. She was an amazing woman. One of Ruth's favorite words was "wonderful". It also happens to be one of my favorite words. It would have been wonderful to have met Ruth in person and had the opportunity to talk with her. I'm looking forward to reading everything Growing Bolder has in print format and audio on the extraordinary Ruth Hamilton.
doohic
GB Staff
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Posted 5:57pm May 15th, 2008Its unfortunate to learn that Ruth has passed but what IS fortunate is the contibutions she was able to make here at GrowingBolder and to those that were in her personal life.
Marc Middleton
GB Staff
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Posted 1:01pm October 11th, 2007Ruth, you are a national treasure. Thank-you for spreading the word that even the very old can enjoy a productive
and meaningful life. You helping a lot of people.