News Japan’s Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest person, dies at 119 April 25, 2022April 25, 2022Scott Gleeson, USA TODAYComments Off on Japan’s Kane Tanaka, the world’s oldest person, dies at 119 Just a few months removed from celebrating her 119th birthday, Japan's Kane Tanaka died. Born in 1903, she was the world's oldest person.