The world's oldest womon, Francisca Susano has died at the age of 124. She&nbsp;was the last person alive who was born in the 19th Century.

Born and brought up in Philippines, she was affectionately known as Lola.

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She died at her home in Kabankalan in the province of Negros Occidental.&nbsp;

However, the cause of her death is yet to be determined.

''Lola Iska will always remain as our inspiration and pride,'' said Mayor Pedro Zayco.

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She had surpassed the previous Guinness World Records holder, Leanne Calment by two years.

In an interview, she had revealed that her secret for living such a long life is a diet consisting mainly of vegetables, with little meat and no pork.

After Lola's last birthday, politician Rodolfo Ordanes had filed a petition urging the House of Representatives to award her £15,000 in recognition of her 'monumental achievement.' &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The world's oldest womon, Francisca Susano has died at the age of 124. She was the last person alive who was born in the 19th Century. Born and brought up in Philippines, she was affectionately known as Lola.

The world's oldest womon, Francisca Susano has died at the age of 124. She was the last person alive who was born in the 19th Century. Born and brought up in Philippines, she was affectionately known as Lola. Also read | General practitioner gets sued by her client's daughter for millions for allowing her birth She died at her home in Kabankalan in the province of Negros Occidental. However, the cause of her death is yet to be determined. ''Lola Iska will always remain as our inspiration and pride,'' said Mayor Pedro Zayco. Also see | 'An epidemic in Amazon': Gold rush attracts hundreds of dredging rafts to Amazon river She had surpassed the previous Guinness World Records holder, Leanne Calment by two years. In an interview, she had revealed that her secret for living such a long life is a diet consisting mainly of vegetables, with little meat and no pork. After Lola's last birthday, politician Rodolfo Ordanes had filed a petition urging the House of Representatives to award her £15,000 in recognition of her 'monumental achievement.' (With inputs from agencies)

World's oldest woman, Francisca Susano, dies at age of 124

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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World's oldest woman, Francisca Susano, dies at age of 124

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