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World's oldest person dies aged 117

The world’s oldest person has died in Japan nearly a month after celebrating her 117th birthday.

World's oldest person dies aged 117

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015 - 07:47

The world’s oldest person has died in Japan nearly a month after celebrating her 117th birthday.

Her nursing home has said Misao Okawa died of heart failure early today.

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