The oldest person in Britain has died at the age of 112. Joan Hocquard shared her birthday, 29 March 1908, with the world's oldest man Bob Weighton, who died in Hampshire in May. Hocquard spent her early life in Kenya where her father was a British colonial officer. She married Gilbert Hocquard, who shared her love of sailing and traveling. Hocquard was filmed with Weighton in March as they celebrated their 112th birthdays.

Source: The Star October 25, 2020 11:37 UTC