Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who held the title of world's oldest person, passed away at the age of 116. She died at a care home in Ashiya, Japan, and is remembered for her longevity and the inspiration she provided to the community.
A Japan ese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records has died. An Ashiya city official says Tomiko Itooka was 116 and died at a care home in Ashiya in the Hyogo Prefecture. She became the oldest person last year after the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Supercentenarian Maria Branyas Morera lived a remarkably long life of 117 years, which she attributes to positivity and strong human connections.
Ashiya's Mayor Ryosuke Takashima thanked Ms Itooka for giving the community 'courage and hope' throughout her life. When Ms Itooka celebrated her birthday last year, she received flowers, a cake and a card from the mayor. She was married at the age of 20 and had four children, according to Guinness. During World War II, Ms Itooka managed the office of her husband’s textile factory and lived alone in Nara after her husband died in 1979. According to the Gerontology Research Group, the world's oldest person is now 116-year-old Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas who was born 16 days after Ms Itooka
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