Oldest man dies: John Tinniswood passes at 112
At the age of 112, John Tinniswood, the oldest man in the world, passed away. He died in a care home in Southport, United Kingdom. His closest family confirmed the news of his death.
7:38 PM EST, November 26, 2024
John Tinniswood recognized as the oldest man in the world died at the age of 112. His family conveyed the news of his passing. Tinniswood, an avid Liverpool fan, earned the title of the world's oldest man in April 2024 following the death of 114-year-old Juan Vicente Perez Mora from Venezuela.
Tinniswood passed away on Monday, November 25, at a care home in northwestern England, near Liverpool, where he was born on August 26, 1912. His family remembered John Tinniswood as "intelligent, determined, courageous, calm in every crisis, and mathematically gifted."
After reaching the age of 100, he received birthday cards every year from Queen Elizabeth, who was almost 14 years younger than him. According to the Polish Press Agency, after her death, this tradition was continued by King Charles III.
John Tinniswood on his longevity
"Either you live long, or you don't, and there's not much you can do about it," said the retired accountant when he officially became the world's oldest man in April. As the AP news agency reminds us, Tinniswood attributed the secret to his longevity to moderation. He emphasized that he never smoked, rarely drank, and didn't follow any special diet, except for eating fish and chips every Friday.
If you drink too much, eat too much, or walk too much—if you do too much of anything—eventually you'll suffer, Tinniswood said.
When the Briton turned 112, he said he approached it calmly—like everything in his life. "I don't feel my age, I don't get excited about it. That's probably why I've managed to live this long" he stated, as quoted by AP.
The current oldest person in the world is 116-year-old Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka.
