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World’s Oldest Person Dies At Age 115

by Tom Kludt

12.17.12 | 7:12 am

Dina Manfredini, who assumed the distinction as the world’s oldest person less than two weeks ago, died Monday at a care center outside of Des Moines, Iowa, the Associated Press reports. She was 115.

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.