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Pupirei Pfukha, Nagaland's oldest resident, dies at 121
Mar 16, 2023
02:59 pm
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Pupirei Pfukha, Nagaland's oldest resident, died on Wednesday in her home in Kigwema village in Kohima at the age of 121, reported Nagaland Post.
She was living with her great-granddaughter Arheno, per the publication.
According to Pupirei's family, her husband, Vichapa Pfukha, passed away in 1969. They had four children together, all of whom died before her.
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Pupirei became blind in her 80s
Reportedly, Pupirei lost her eyesight in her 80s and also became deaf a few years ago. She could only listen when someone shouted at her.
In 1982, a voter identity card issued by the state election department reported her age to be 80 years, per Hindustan Times.
Pupirei is survived by 18 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.