Meet the 107-Year-Old Who Had Spanish Flu as a Child and Recovered From COVID-19

Anna Del Priore, 107, contracted the Spanish flu as a child AND recently recovered from COVID-19 ahead of her 108th birthday in September, reports NBC's The Today Show . Del Priore lives in Middleton, N.J., at the Sunrise Senior Living community of Brighton Gardens. Her younger sister, 105-year-old Helen, also has recovered from both viruses. "Anna is a true inspiration to me and many others," says Laura Halle, Del Priore's caregiver at Brighton Garden. "She is extremely sweet and has such compassion for others. She is always laughing and finds joy when she can make you laugh." When interviewed, Del Priore did have some advice for anyone hoping to live as long as she and her sister have. The former seamstress said, "Be good to others, keep good friends, be honest, love God — and I eat lots of hot peppers!"