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Tomiko Itooka

The world's oldest person has died – became 116 years old

The world's oldest person, Japanese Tomiko Itooka, has died. She became 116 years old.

The world's oldest person has died – became 116 years old

Record number of centenarians in Japan

The number of people in Japan who are 100 years old or older is now over 95,000. And the vast majority are women, according to information from the country's authorities.

Record number of centenarians in Japan

The world's oldest person has passed away.

The world's oldest person has passed away. Maria Branyas Morera, born in the USA, has passed away in Spain after more than 117 years on earth.

The world's oldest person has passed away.