Olive's death gains worldwide coverage

The recent death of former Woy Woy Community Aged Care resident Olive Riley has sparked media coverage around the world.

Media in New Delhi, New York and London all reported the death of the 108-year-old on July 12.

Coverage of her death appeared on major news broadcasters such as the BBC, CNN and Fox News.

By July 30, an internet search engine showed 360 websites about Ms Riley's death.

Ms Riley was made famous for being the world's oldest internet blogger by local film director Mike Rubbo.

In 1995, Mr Rubbo made the documentary "All About Olive", which tells the story of Ms Riley's early life in Broken Hill.

He later convinced Ms Riley to document and share her life experiences via the internet.

She began her blog "The Life of Riley" in February last year, which created her international fame as the world's oldest blogger.

Ms Riley posted her last blog entry on June 26.

Clare Graham, 30 Jul 2008