World’s Oldest Person, A Japanese Woman Named Kane Tanaka, Dies At The Age Of 119

World’s Oldest Person, A Japanese Woman Named Kane Tanaka, Dies At The Age Of 119

You know, I always used to believe that growing old is something that I would never like to experience, I know that sounds very childish. But when I hear stories about people who lived a long and happy life, it gives me some hope and makes me want to love my zindagi, to be honest. Recently, the world’s oldest person, a Japanese woman named Kane Tanaka passed away at the age of 119. This is so sad!

The Japanese woman – Kane Tanaka who was the world’s oldest person died at the age of 119 and 107 days, as per reports. She was born on January 2, 1903, in Japan and wanted to celebrate her 120th birthday. She was also the oldest Japanese person ever and the second oldest person of all time which is a huge achievement. According to the reports, Kane Tanaka passed away on Tuesday of last week at a hospital, she had been living in an old-age home in Fukuoka city.

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The official social media account of Guinness World Record shared a video and mourned the death of Kane Takana. In the video, Tanaka can be seen receiving the certificate for the title of the oldest living person and eating chocolates. “Oldest living person record holder Kane Tanaka from Japan has sadly passed at the age of 119,” the caption read. 

Take a look at the video here:

According to the reports, she used to love playing board games and eating chocolates. After living a remarkable life, may her soul rest in peace.

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After Tanaka’s death, French Catholic nun sister Andre is now the world’s oldest living person, she’s 118 years old. 

Image Credits: Twitter

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