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World's oldest person dies at 116

A Japanese woman believed to be the oldest person in the world died today, officials in her home town said. She was 116.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

World's oldest man dies

A man believed to be the world’s oldest man has died at the age of 122 in eastern Cambodia.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2003

Birthday girl celebrates 116 years

A JAPANESE woman believed to be the oldest person in the world celebrated her 116th birthday yesterday.

Wed, 17 Sep, 2003

Japan celebrates it's great to be grey

As Japan celebrated a holiday today venerating its elderly, an annual survey showed the country had more than ever to celebrate: a record 24.31 million Japanese – almost one in five – have reached their 65th birthday.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2003

Now Japanese isle has world's oldest man and woman

A Japanese island now boasts it is the home of both the world’s oldest man and woman.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2002