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World's Oldest Man Dies at 113

By Jess Kilby,  Newser User

Posted Jun 19, 2009 3:48 AM CDT

(Newser) – The world’s oldest man died today at the age of 113, AFP reports. Tomoji Tanabe, who suffered from a chronic heart problem, died of heart failure at his home in Miyakonojo City, Japan. Tanabe—who had eight children, 25 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and six...   Read full story »

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