The oldest man in the world is dead

Briton John Tinniswood, who became the world’s oldest man in April, died on Monday at the age of 112 in England, his family and Guinness World Records announced on Tuesday.

John Tinniswood, born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, the year the Titanic sank. During World War II, he worked as an accountant in the British armed forces, then worked for oil giants Shell and BP.

He died at his retirement home in Southport, northwest England, “surrounded by music and love,” his family said in a statement. “John always liked to say thank you. On his behalf, we thank everyone who took care of him over the years,” she adds. John Tinniswood leaves behind a daughter, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was officially recognized in April as the oldest man in the world by Guinness World Records after the death of Venezuelan Juan Vicente Pérez Mora at the age of 114.

Fish and chips and moderation

John Tinniswood did not follow any particular diet, except a portion of fish and chips every Friday, “like all the other” residents of his retirement home.

This Liverpool Reds fan said earlier this year that his longevity was just “luck”, even if he advocated moderation to stay healthy.

The oldest woman in the world is currently, according to Guinness World Records, the Japanese Tomiko Itooka, 116 years old. (mbr/ats)

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