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World’s oldest person dead at 119

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4 years ago

April 26, 2022

Costa Haritos

A Japanese woman believed to have been the world’s oldest person, has died aged 119

Kane Tanaka died at a hospital around a week ago but it’s only just been reported by Japanese broadcasters.

She was in relatively good health but passed away of old age.

Tanaka was born in 1903, which is the same year Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and the Wright Brothers took to the skies for the first time.

The Local Governor says he is extremely saddened by her death.

“I was looking forward to seeing Kane-san on this year’s Respect for the Aged Day and celebrating together with her favourite soda and chocolate.”
LOCAL GOVERNOR Seitaro Hattori

Tanaka enjoyed playing board games and solving maths problems.

She had been set to join last year’s Tokyo Olympics in the torch relay but pulled out because of COVID-19 concerns.

In her youth, Tanaka was known for her noodle and rice cake store. She had four children of her own and reportedly adopted a fifth.

Tanaka’s death means French nun, Sister Andre, becomes the world’s oldest person at 118.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.