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He’s 100, she’ll be 103 in August: and they just got married

Friday, 5 July 2019, 13:23 Last update: about 8 years ago

An American man and a woman who are both 100 years of age got married in Ohio, international media report.

John, 100, and Phyllis Cook got married at their senior living facility, Kingston Residence.

“It wasn’t the plan, but we got here and they said we could marry you here. I said, ‘Good, let’s get it over with,’” John told NBC24.

Photos  of the beaming couple — posted to the facility’s Facebook page — garnered a huge response from wellwishers.

“To tell you the truth, we fell in love with each other. I know you think that may be a little bit farfetched for somebody our age, but we fell in love with each other,” said Phyllis, who will turn 103 in August.

“Well, we were just compatible in a whole lot of ways,” added her new husband.

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