The oldest man in the world has passed away at the age of 112.
John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, and he became recognized as the oldest living man in April, reports RTE.
He passed away yesterday at his care facility in Southport, Merseyside, “surrounded by music and love,” according to his family’s statement.
The family expressed appreciation by saying, “John always liked to express gratitude. So, on his behalf, we thank all those who looked after him over the years, including the staff at the Hollies Care Home, his general practitioners, district nurses, occupational therapists, and other NHS personnel,” reports RTE.
Mr. Tinniswood is survived by his daughter Susan, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, having lived as the fourth-oldest recorded British man in history.
His family shared, “John possessed many wonderful qualities. He was intelligent, decisive, courageous, composed in difficult situations, adept at mathematics, and a fantastic conversationalist,” reports RTE.
“John moved to the Hollies care home just prior to turning 100, and his warmth and zest for life inspired the staff and his fellow residents,” they added, reports RTE.
Earlier this year, he told Guinness World Records that he felt “no different” about reaching the age of 112.
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He remarked, “I don’t feel that age; it doesn’t excite me. That’s likely the reason I have lived this long. I just take things as they come; I have no idea why I have lasted so long. I can’t think of any particular secret I have. I was fairly active in my youth, walking a lot. Whether that contributed to my longevity, I’m unsure. But, to me, I’m no different from anyone else. Not at all,” reports RTE.
Aside from enjoying a portion of battered fish and chips every Friday, Mr. Tinniswood indicated he did not adhere to any specific dietary restrictions.
“I consume what they serve me, as does everyone else,” he noted.
Mr. Tinniswood, who was born in the year the Titanic sank, experienced both of the world wars and was the oldest living male veteran of WWII. He held an administrative position with the Army Pay Corps.
His responsibilities included accounts and auditing, along with logistical duties such as finding stranded soldiers and coordinating food supplies, reports RTE.
He later worked as an accountant for Shell and BP before retiring in 1972.
A devoted Liverpool FC supporter, Mr. Tinniswood was born just 20 years after the team was established in 1892 and witnessed all eight of the club’s FA Cup victories and 17 of their 19 league championship wins.
Mr. Tinniswood met his wife, Blodwen, at a dance in Liverpool, and the couple enjoyed 44 years of marriage before Blodwen’s passing in 1986, reports RTE.
He became the oldest living man in April at the age of 111, following the demise of 114-year-old Juan Vicente Perez from Venezuela.
The record for the oldest man ever is held by Jiroemon Kimura from Japan, who lived to be 116 years and 54 days old before his death in 2013.
Currently, the oldest living woman, and the oldest living person overall, is Japan’s Tomiko Itooka, who is 116 years old, reports RTE.
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