Japanese Kane Tanaka recognized as the oldest person in the world. The age of women is 116 years and 66 days.
Kane Tanaka from Fukuoka, Japan, has been officially confirmed as the oldest person living at 116 years 66 days old as of 9 March 2019.
The supercentenarian was confirmed as the oldest person alive on 30 January 2019 (when she was 116 years 28 days), and was presented with her certificates for that record and oldest woman living in a ceremony at her home.
During the presentation ceremony, Kane was given a box of chocolates which she immediately opened and started eating.
Later she was asked how many chocolates she wants to eat today, and replied: “100.”
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