Brazilian supercentenarian José Paulino Gomes has sadly passed away at the impressive age of 127, just seven days before his 128th birthday. Gomes, who lived in Corrego del Cafe in Brazil, was still riding horses until four years ago.

He is survived by his seven children, 25 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Known for his humble and simple nature, Gomes led a natural lifestyle, opting for locally grown or raised food and avoiding industrialized products.

Despite some contrasting claims in the records, his 1917 marriage certificate stated his birth date as August 4, 1895, which would make him one of the few people to have lived through both World Wars and three global pandemics.

However, the current Guinness World Records titleholder for the oldest person is Maria Branyas Morera from Spain, who is 115 years old. Prior to her, Jeanne Calment from France held the title, passing away at the age of 122 in 1997. Gomes' granddaughter, Eliane Ferreira, explained that in rural areas, people are often registered at an older age, leading to potential discrepancies in documentation.

She believes that Gomes was at least 110 years old. Despite the contrasting claims, Gomes' cause of death was multiple organ failure, likely due to his advanced age. On July 29, Gomes was laid to rest at the Corrego dos Fialhos Cemetery in Pedra Bonita, where his memory will be cherished. His extraordinary journey serves as an inspiration, showcasing the remarkable strength and endurance of the human spirit.