France's Sister Andre, also known as Lucile Randon, has become the world's oldest person following the death of Japan's Kane Tanaka.

Andre also became the oldest person in Europe after she recently celebrated her 117th birthday.

Born in 1904, Andre has now lived through two global health crisis as she was a teenager when the Spanish flu struck in 1918.

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"It pleased me so, so, so much, I met all those that I loved and thank God for giving them to me, I thank God," she told Reuters news agency.

When Andre was questioned about surviving COVID-19 a few ago, she said "No, I wasn’t scared because I wasn’t scared to die."

French President Emmanuel Macron wrote her a letter to greet her on New Year at the beginning of 2022.

Andre told news wire AFP, "I was always admired for my wisdom and intelligence, but now people could care less because I'm stubborn." &nbsp;&nbsp;

Previously, a Japanese woman called Kane Tanaka, aged 119, was the world's oldest person.

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Japan Broadcasting Corporation, also called NHK, reported that she died of old age at a hospital in Fukuoka city on April 19.

Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, and was an example of Japan's dwindling and rapidly ageing population.&nbsp;

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According to David Tavella, the director of a nursing home in Toulon where Andre lives, "She's happy, she likes very much this attention."&nbsp;

He added: "But it's just another step because her real goal is to overtake Jeanne Calment."&nbsp;

Calment, who was also a French woman, died in 1997 at the age of 122 years.

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France's Sister Andre, also known as Lucile Randon, has become the world's oldest person following the death of Japan's Kane Tanaka. Andre also became the oldest person in Europe after she recently celebrated her 117th birthday.

France's Sister Andre, also known as Lucile Randon, has become the world's oldest person following the death of Japan's Kane Tanaka. Andre also became the oldest person in Europe after she recently celebrated her 117th birthday. Born in 1904, Andre has now lived through two global health crisis as she was a teenager when the Spanish flu struck in 1918. "It pleased me so, so, so much, I met all those that I loved and thank God for giving them to me, I thank God," she told Reuters news agency. When Andre was questioned about surviving COVID-19 a few ago, she said "No, I wasn’t scared because I wasn’t scared to die." French President Emmanuel Macron wrote her a letter to greet her on New Year at the beginning of 2022. Andre told news wire AFP, "I was always admired for my wisdom and intelligence, but now people could care less because I'm stubborn." Previously, a Japanese woman called Kane Tanaka, aged 119, was the world's oldest person. Also read | World’s oldest person Kane Tanaka dies at 119 Japan Broadcasting Corporation, also called NHK, reported that she died of old age at a hospital in Fukuoka city on April 19. Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, and was an example of Japan's dwindling and rapidly ageing population. Watch WION's live TV here: According to David Tavella, the director of a nursing home in Toulon where Andre lives, "She's happy, she likes very much this attention." He added: "But it's just another step because her real goal is to overtake Jeanne Calment." Calment, who was also a French woman, died in 1997 at the age of 122 years. (With inputs from agencies)

'Keep going': France's Sister Andre becomes world's oldest person after death of Japan's Tanaka

Kane Tanaka, the oldest living individual in Japan, who had previously been&nbsp;certified as the world’s oldest person&nbsp;died at the age of 119, local officials said on Monday. Following her death on April 19, local governor Seitaro Hattori praised her life.

In a statement given by Hattori on Monday he said, “I was looking forward to seeing Kane-san on this year's Respect for the Aged Day (a national holiday in September) and celebrating together with her favourite soda and chocolate.”

Back when she was named the oldest person alive in 2019 by Guinness World Records, she was questioned when she was the happiest. Her reply was short but meaningful, “right now.”

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She was born on&nbsp;January 2, 1903, which was&nbsp;a very auspicious&nbsp;year;&nbsp;it&nbsp;saw Marie Curie become the first woman to win Nobel Prize and the Wright brothers fly for the first time.

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Born in the southwestern Fukuoka region of Japan, Kane used to own a noodle and rice cake shop when she was younger. She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922 and had four children with him, as well as adopting a fifth.

Later in life Tanaka resided in a nursing home and enjoyed solving arithmetic problems, playing board games, eating chocolate until recently. Not only this, she had also intended to participate in the torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics in a wheelchair but the global pandemic prohibited her from doing so.

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As per the reports, her daily regimen included waking up at 6:00 am and afternoon spent studying mathematics and practicing calligraphy.

"One of Kane's favourite pastimes is a game of Othello and she's become an expert at the classic board game, often beating rest-home staff," Guinness said.

According to World Bank data, Japan boasts of the world's largest elderly&nbsp;population, with roughly 28 per cent of the population aged 65 and more.

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Kane Tanaka, the oldest living individual in Japan, who had previously been certified as the world’s oldest person died at the age of 119, local officials said on Monday.

Kane Tanaka, the oldest living individual in Japan, who had previously been certified as the world’s oldest person died at the age of 119, local officials said on Monday. Following her death on April 19, local governor Seitaro Hattori praised her life. In a statement given by Hattori on Monday he said, “I was looking forward to seeing Kane-san on this year's Respect for the Aged Day (a national holiday in September) and celebrating together with her favourite soda and chocolate.” Back when she was named the oldest person alive in 2019 by Guinness World Records, she was questioned when she was the happiest. Her reply was short but meaningful, “right now.” Also read | Japan's antivirus pill shows 'rapid clearance' of COVID-19 She was born on January 2, 1903, which was a very auspicious year; it saw Marie Curie become the first woman to win Nobel Prize and the Wright brothers fly for the first time. Watch | Gravitas: Japan says Russia has "illegally occupied" disputed islands Born in the southwestern Fukuoka region of Japan, Kane used to own a noodle and rice cake shop when she was younger. She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922 and had four children with him, as well as adopting a fifth. Later in life Tanaka resided in a nursing home and enjoyed solving arithmetic problems, playing board games, eating chocolate until recently. Not only this, she had also intended to participate in the torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics in a wheelchair but the global pandemic prohibited her from doing so. Also read | A 'beary' interesting tale: Plagued by mysterious noise, California family finds 5 bears under their house As per the reports, her daily regimen included waking up at 6:00 am and afternoon spent studying mathematics and practicing calligraphy. "One of Kane's favourite pastimes is a game of Othello and she's become an expert at the classic board game, often beating rest-home staff," Guinness said. According to World Bank data, Japan boasts of the world's largest elderly population, with roughly 28 per cent of the population aged 65 and more. (With inputs from agencies)

World’s oldest person Kane Tanaka dies at 119

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan.

Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

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Eiji, Tanaka's 62-year-old grandson, said he hoped that she remains “healthy and has fun everyday as she grows older.”

Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived.

They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013.

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Tanaka’s record age is symbolic of Japan’s fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labor shortages and prospects for future economic growth.

The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan’s welfare ministry.

Tanaka was born on 2 January 1903, the year when the Wright brothers launched humanity's first powered flight, according to Guinness.

She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, giving birth to four children and adopting a fifth.

Kane normally wakes each morning at 6 am and passes the afternoons by studying mathematics and practicing calligraphy.&nbsp;

"One of Kane's favourite pastimes is a game of Othello and she's become an expert at the classic board game, often beating rest-home staff," Guinness said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world’s oldest person by celebrating her 119th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed. Also read | Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person at 116 Eiji, Tanaka's 62-year-old grandson, said he hoped that she remains “healthy and has fun everyday as she grows older.” Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived. They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013. Also read | Guinness world record crowns 112-year-old Japanese man oldest man alive Tanaka’s record age is symbolic of Japan’s fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labor shortages and prospects for future economic growth. The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan’s welfare ministry. Tanaka was born on 2 January 1903, the year when the Wright brothers launched humanity's first powered flight, according to Guinness. She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, giving birth to four children and adopting a fifth. Kane normally wakes each morning at 6 am and passes the afternoons by studying mathematics and practicing calligraphy. "One of Kane's favourite pastimes is a game of Othello and she's become an expert at the classic board game, often beating rest-home staff," Guinness said. (With inputs from agencies)

World's oldest person, Kane Tanaka, celebrates 119th birthday in Japan

A Japanese man recently named the world's oldest living male has died aged 112, a local official said Tuesday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guinness-world-record-crowns-112-year-old-japanese-man-named-oldest-man-alive-280521">Chitetsu Watanabe</a>, who was born on March 5, 1907, in Niigata, north of Tokyo, died on Sunday at his nursing home in the same prefecture, the official said.

The news comes&nbsp;less than two weeks after he was officially recognised by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guinness-world-record-crowns-112-year-old-japanese-man-named-oldest-man-alive-280521">Guinness World Records</a>.

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Watanabe, who had five children, said the secret to longevity was to "not get angry and keep a smile on your face".

He admitted a penchant for sweets such as custard pudding and ice cream.

The world's oldest living person <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-woman-kane-tanaka-turns-117-years-old-extends-record-as-worlds-oldest-person-272313">Kane Tanaka</a> who is 117-year-old is also Japanese.

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Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived.

They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013.

The oldest verified person <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-who-claimed-to-be-146-dies-in-indonesia-15154">Jeanne Louise Calment</a> of France died in 1997 at the age of 122, according to Guinness.

A Japanese man recently named the world's oldest living male has died aged 112, a local official said Tuesday. Chitetsu Watanabe, who was born on March 5, 1907, in Niigata, north of Tokyo, died on Sunday at his nursing home in the same prefecture, the official said.

A Japanese man recently named the world's oldest living male has died aged 112, a local official said Tuesday. Chitetsu Watanabe, who was born on March 5, 1907, in Niigata, north of Tokyo, died on Sunday at his nursing home in the same prefecture, the official said. The news comes less than two weeks after he was officially recognised by Guinness World Records. Also read: Guinness world record crowns 112-year-old Japanese man oldest man alive Watanabe, who had five children, said the secret to longevity was to "not get angry and keep a smile on your face". He admitted a penchant for sweets such as custard pudding and ice cream. The world's oldest living person Kane Tanaka who is 117-year-old is also Japanese. Also read: Japanese woman, Kane Tanaka turns 117 years old, extends record as world's oldest person Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived. They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013. The oldest verified person Jeanne Louise Calment of France died in 1997 at the age of 122, according to Guinness.

World's oldest man Chitetsu Watanabe dies in Japan at 112

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-worlds-oldest-person-aged-116-202183">Japan</a>'s 112-year-old Chitetsu Watanabe has been crowned the world's oldest male.&nbsp;

Watanabe was officially given the title at&nbsp;a nursing home in Niigata&nbsp;where he currently resides.&nbsp;

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He was born on March 5, 1907 in this city which is located in the north of Tokyo.

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He is currently 112 years 344 days days old.

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Watanabe (centre) at a sugar cane farm

(Image courtesy: Guinness world records)

The previous record holder was Masazo Nonaka.

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He was also Japanese and died last month at 112 years and 266 days.

Watanabe, who is married with five children, said the secret to longevity is to "not get angry and keep a smile on your face."

The oldest living person is also Japanese, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-woman-confirmed-as-worlds-oldest-person-aged-116-202183">Kane Tanaka</a>, a 116-year-old woman.

Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived.

They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013.

The oldest verified person ever is Jeanne Louise Calment of France who died in 1997 at the age of 122, according to Guinness book of world records.

Japan's 112-year-old Chitetsu Watanabe has been crowned the world's oldest male. Watanabe was officially given the title at a nursing home in Niigata where he currently resides.

Japan's 112-year-old Chitetsu Watanabe has been crowned the world's oldest male. Watanabe was officially given the title at a nursing home in Niigata where he currently resides. Also read: Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person at 116 He was born on March 5, 1907 in this city which is located in the north of Tokyo. He is currently 112 years 344 days days old. Watanabe (centre) at a sugar cane farm (Image courtesy: Guinness world records) The previous record holder was Masazo Nonaka. Also read: World's oldest man' dies in Japan at 113 He was also Japanese and died last month at 112 years and 266 days. Watanabe, who is married with five children, said the secret to longevity is to "not get angry and keep a smile on your face." The oldest living person is also Japanese, Kane Tanaka, a 116-year-old woman. Japan has one of the world's highest life expectancies and has been home to several people recognised as among the oldest humans to have ever lived. They include Jiroemon Kimura, the longest-living man on record, who died soon after his 116th birthday in June 2013. The oldest verified person ever is Jeanne Louise Calment of France who died in 1997 at the age of 122, according to Guinness book of world records.

Guinness world record crowns 112-year-old Japanese man oldest man alive

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world's oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan.

Tanaka marked her birthday with a party on Sunday along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

Tanaka, whose birthday was on January&nbsp;2, took a bite from a slice of her big birthday cake. "Tasty," she said with a smile. "I want some more."

Tanaka was last year confirmed as the oldest living person, aged 116 years 66 days old as of March 9, according to Guinness World Records.

Tanaka's record age is symbolic of Japan's fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labour shortages and prospects for future economic growth.

The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent&nbsp;last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan's welfare ministry.

Tanaka was born prematurely in 1903 and married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, Guinness World Records said. The couple had four children and adopted a fifth.

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world's oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party on Sunday along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed.

Kane Tanaka has extended her record as the world's oldest person by celebrating her 117th birthday at a nursing home in Fukuoka in southern Japan. Tanaka marked her birthday with a party on Sunday along with staff and friends at the nursing home, television footage from local broadcaster TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co showed. Tanaka, whose birthday was on January 2, took a bite from a slice of her big birthday cake. "Tasty," she said with a smile. "I want some more." Tanaka was last year confirmed as the oldest living person, aged 116 years 66 days old as of March 9, according to Guinness World Records. Tanaka's record age is symbolic of Japan's fast-ageing population, which coupled with its falling birthrate is raising concerns about labour shortages and prospects for future economic growth. The number of babies born in Japan fell an estimated 5.9 per cent last year to fewer than 900,000 for the first time since the government started compiling data in 1899, according to Japan's welfare ministry. Tanaka was born prematurely in 1903 and married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, Guinness World Records said. The couple had four children and adopted a fifth.

Japanese woman, Kane Tanaka turns 117 years old, extends record as world's oldest person

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