World's oldest man, John Tinniswood, dies at 112
John Tinniswood, recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest man in the world, has passed away at the age of 112. The British man attributed his long life to "pure luck," although he maintained one weekly tradition.
John Tinniswood was born on August 26, 1912, in Liverpool. He passed away on Monday, as confirmed by his family to the British media. He spent his final years in a care home in Southport, England, according to FoxNews. The cause of death remains undisclosed.
His last day was surrounded by music and love, the family said in a statement, expressing gratitude to those who cared for him during his 13-year stay in the care home.
Tinniswood was also the oldest living World War II veteran. He was awarded the title of "Oldest Living Man" on April 3, 2024, following the death of Venezuelan Juan Vicente Pérez, who passed away at the age of 114.
Asked about the secret to his longevity, he replied: "It's pure luck. You either live long or you live short, and you can’t do much about it." He did not adhere to any special diet, eating what others did, but every Friday he treated himself to the traditional British dish of fish and chips.
The oldest man in the world has died. this is what he avoided
Despite not having a strict diet, he avoided addictions and advocated for moderation. "If you drink too much or you eat too much or you walk too much — if you do too much of anything — you’re going to suffer eventually," he said in an interview with the Guinness Book of Records.
John Tinniswood outlived his wife Blodwen, to whom he was married until her death in 1986. He is survived by a daughter, Susan, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
The Guinness Book of Records has not yet announced a new record holder for the oldest living man.
