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News organizations all over the world are reporting on the passing of Olive Riley, hailed as “the world’s oldest blogger.” Olive was born in 1899 and passed away Saturday at the age of 108. She certainly deserves recognition for being a remarkable woman but she was not the world’s oldest blogger. That title goes to Orlando, Florida’s Ruth Hamilton. Ruth was born in 1898 and blogged up...

Ruth1898, one of our most beloved members, is not doing well. At 109 years old, she's the world's oldest blogger, and she has been sharing her secrets to a long and happy life. Take a moment to send her well wishes and watch some of her touching vlogs.

For the first time in 109 years, 9 months and 5 days, Ruth 1898 is not on this earth. The oldest blogger in the world quietly slipped away. Her mind was crisp and clear to the very end. It’s not often you can say a 109 year old left this earth too soon, it’s true with Ruth. She was sharp, quick-witted and simply charming. Things changed overnight. She awoke with a bad headache. She hurt to the...