Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese lady who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya metropolis official mentioned Saturday. She was 116.
Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official answerable for aged insurance policies, mentioned Itooka died on Dec. 29 at a care dwelling in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, central Japan.
Ashiya Metropolis through AP
Itooka, who beloved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink known as Calpis, was born on Might 23, 1908. She grew to become the oldest individual final yr following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas, in line with the Gerontology Analysis Group.
When she was instructed she was on the high of the World Supercentenarian Rankings Checklist, she merely replied, “Thanks.”
When Itooka celebrated her birthday final yr, she obtained flowers, a cake and a card from the mayor.
Born in Osaka, Itooka was a volleyball participant in highschool, and lengthy had a repute for a sprightly spirit, Nagata mentioned. She climbed the three,067-meter (10,062-foot) Mount Ontake twice.
She married at 20, and had two daughters and two sons, in line with Guinness.
Itooka managed the workplace of her husband’s textile manufacturing facility throughout World Conflict II. She lived alone in Nara after her husband died in 1979.
She is survived by one son and one daughter, and 5 grandchildren. A funeral service was held with household and pals, in line with Nagata.
In accordance with the Gerontology Analysis Group, the world’s oldest individual is now 116-year-old Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, who was born 16 days after Itooka.