World's oldest person dies in Japan at age of 117 The Citizen 7 years ago The world’s oldest person has died in southern Japan at the age of 117. Source: Channel 6 ABC Affiliate PA Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to print (Opens in new window) Print