Japanese supercentenarian (1901–2018)
Chiyo Miyako |
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Born | (1901-05-02)2 May 1901
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Died | (2018-07-22)22 July 2018 (aged 117 years, 81 days)
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Nationality | Japanese |
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Known for | Oldest living person (from 21 April 2018 to 22 July 2018)[1] |
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Spouse | Shoji Miyako[1] |
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Chiyo Miyako (都千代, Miyako Chiyo, 2 May 1901 – 22 July 2018)[2] was a Japanese supercentenarian who became the world's oldest verified living person following the death of Nabi Tajima on 21 April 2018.[1] As of 3 November 2024[update], she was one of the ten verified oldest people ever.[3]
Miyako resided in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.[4]
Biography
Miyako was born in Wakayama in the Kansai region of Japan on 2 May 1901.[5] She credited eating eel, drinking red wine, and never smoking for her longevity.[4] Her husband, Shoji, was employed by the Japanese National Railways, and his career allowed them to travel extensively.[1]
Miyako's longevity record was confirmed following research and an evidence review, according to Guinness World Records and its Gerontology Research Group.[1] Also according to Guinness, she became the world's oldest surgery patient when her left leg was amputated on 8 May 2017, at the age of 116.[6] This was her second leg amputation due to arteriosclerosis obliterans.[6]
Miyako died on 22 July 2018 in Yokohama, at the age of 117 years, 81 days.[7] After her death, Kane Tanaka, born 2 January 1903 and living in Fukuoka, Japan, became the world's oldest verified living person.[8]
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