Imagine living long enough to see the world transform again and again. She was 11 when World War I began, 36 at the outbreak of World War II, and 74 when Star Wars first captivated audiences. At 116, she was still here as COVID-19 reshaped the modern world. Kane Tanaka lived through it all\u2014born on January 2, 1903, becoming the world\u2019s oldest living person at 118, and passing away at 119 after a life that truly defined longevity.
