WWII veteran, 104, dies

World War II veteran Maria Koltakova, known as the 'Iron Grandma', has died at the age of 104. She was recognized for setting 16 Guinness World Records in extreme sports after age 90, including skydiving and hot air ballooning. Koltakova joined the Red Army as a volunteer in 1942, serving in a medical battalion and rescuing over 300 wounded soldiers. Koltakova's resilience and active lifestyle into her later years were highlighted by the governor of the Voronezh region, who praised her as a legendary personality.