Chiyo Miyako
| Chiyo Miyako | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 都千代 |
| Born |
2 May 1901 Wakayama Prefecture, Japan |
| Died |
22 July 2018 (aged 117 years, 81 days) Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Known for | Oldest living person (from 21 April 2018 to 22 July 2018)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Shoji Miyako[1] |
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] She resided in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.[3]
Biography
Miyako was born in Wakayama in the Kansai region of Japan on 2 May 1901.[4] She credited eating eel, drinking red wine, and never smoking for her longevity.[3] 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] She died on 22 July 2018 in Yokohama, at the age of 117 years, 81 days.[5] After Miyako's death, Kane Tanaka, born 2 January 1903 and living in Fukuoka, Japan, became the world's oldest verified living person.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Oldest person title officially achieved by 117-year-old Chiyo Miyako before her death". Guinness World Records. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ↑ "GRG World Supercentenarian Rankings List". Gerontology Research Group. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- 1 2 "アンチ・エイジング医学 アグレッシブに加齢に対抗する新たな予防医学. in: 日本抗加齢医学会雑誌" [Happy with delicious meals and wine] (PDF). Japan Anti-Aging Medical Magazine. Vol. 11 no. 4. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ↑ Jolly, Bradley (26 July 2018). "World's oldest person Chiyo Miyako dies at 117 years old". Mirror. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
- ↑ "Japan's oldest person Chiyo Miyako dies at 117". The Japan Times. Kyodo. 27 July 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
- ↑ Brennan, David (27 July 2018). "World's oldest person Chiyo Miyako dies at 117, passing title to Kane Tanaka". Newsweek. Retrieved 30 July 2018.