The world’s oldest man has died at the age of 112 in his UK care home, his family announced.
John Tinniswood, who earned the title as the world’s oldest living man in April, died Monday surrounded by family and friends.
“His last day was surrounded by music and love,” his family told the Guinness World Records.
“John always liked to say thank you. So on his behalf, thanks to all those who cared for him over the years,” they said.
He is survived by his daughter, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on Aug. 26, 1912, a few months after the sinking of the Titanic. He lived through two world wars, serving in the British Army Pay Corps in World War II.
The retired accountant put the secret to moderation — and fish and chips every Friday.
Even then, “it’s pure luck,” he said earlier this year.
“You either live long or you live short, and you can’t do much about it.”
He said he felt “no different” when he turned 112, adding: “I don’t feel that age, I don’t get excited over it. That’s probably why I’ve reached it.”
Tinniswood became the world’s oldest man in April, when the then-record holder, Venezuelan Juan Vicente Pérez, died at the age of 114.
A month earlier, the then-next longest-lived, Gisaburo Sonobe from Japan, died in March at 112.
