The Most Vibrant 107-Year-Old in the World

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Last Updated on May 7, 2021

*Editors Note: Wilhelmina passed away in 2013 at the age of 110 years old.

It wasn’t long ago that living to 100 was a monumental feat. But in most cases, the centenarian would be frail and barely aware.

Thankfully, times have changed! Now, many are quite vibrant. At 107, Wilhelmina Hoorn raises the bar of what’s possible to a whole new level!

Come celebrate her birthday with a woman who has lived around the world and seen great hardships and great joy. Plus, her birthday is made even more special by the fact that she gets to celebrate it with five generations of her family, including her three feisty daughters — all in their 80s themselves. 

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