Alelia Murphy, a 114-year-old former seamstress who had been recognized as the oldest living American, has died.  

Murphy, a New Yorker who was drawn to the city by the Harlem Renaissance, died a few days ago as confirmed by her granddaughter, Nefer Nekhet.

"It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Mrs. Alelia Murphy," the health care workers' union 1199SEIU, of which Murphy's daughter was a member, said in a statement.

"Mrs. Murphy was the oldest living American, having celebrated her 114th birthday in July, surrounded by her family, friends, community leaders, and members of our AFRAM Caucus."

The cause of Murphy's death was not immediately available. Murphy was 114 years, 140 days when she died, the Gerontology Research Group verified.


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Rip to her

abeg she don try, let her go and her ancestors... all these village juju men go dey carry yam and chicken to

She lived

I know she'd be an African American.
Black don't crack.

Wow