Kane Tanaka, who holds the title of the world’s oldest living person, has died at the age of 119. Tanaka said in a previous statement that he dreams of living to 120 years old.
The sad news came from Kane Tanaka, born in Japan, who was declared ‘the world’s oldest living person’ and ‘the world’s oldest living woman’ by Guinness World Records on March 9, 2019. Before Tanaka achieves the goal he has set for himself, He died at the age of 119.
Tanaka, who was born on January 2, 1903, was transferred from the nursing home where he lived and was being treated at the hospital for a while. However, it was announced that Tanaka passed away on April 19 due to natural causes related to old age. Tanaka on his last birthday, which was prepared for him in his nursing home. stay healthy until age 120 declared his aim.
He suffered from serious illnesses:
Kane Tanaka has dealt with major illnesses throughout his life. He contracted paratyphoid fever at the age of 35, and underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer at the age of 45. Kane, who was finally diagnosed with colon cancer, was on the operating table at the age of 103. Kane, for longevity believes in God, family, sleep, hope, good nutrition, and math practices had stated.
The oldest person in the world has changed
With the death of Kane Tanaka, the titles of the world’s oldest living person and the world’s oldest living woman are expected to change hands. The person who will be worthy of this title after Tanaka Fusa Tatsumi, 115, It is stated that the official change will become clear in the coming days.
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