At 111, London's John Tinniswood is world's oldest living man
PTC Web Desk: In London, John Tinniswood, a 111-year-old Briton, has become the world's oldest living man. Tinniswood attributes his remarkable longevity to sheer luck, stating that there's no particular secret to his diet, although he admits to enjoying fish and chips every Friday.
Having retired over 50 years ago, John Tinniswood took over the Guinness World Records title from Juan Vicente Perez Mora of Venezuela, who passed away recently at the age of 114.
Born in 1912 in Merseyside, northern England, Tinniswood, a retired accountant and former postal service worker, currently stands at 111 years and 222 days old.
When asked about the secret to his long life, Tinniswood offered a succinct response, stating, "You either live long or you live short, and you can't do much about it."
Guinness World Records, along with the Gerontology Research Group, which documents the world's verified supercentenarians, have confirmed Tinniswood's record.
The oldest man on record remains Japan's Jiroemon Kimura, who lived to 116 years and 54 days. Meanwhile, the title of the oldest living person, held by a woman, currently belongs to Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who is aged 117.
Reflecting on the state of the world, Tinniswood expressed a tempered perspective, acknowledging ongoing changes, albeit with a note of cautious optimism. He remarked, "The world, in its way, is always changing. It's a sort of ongoing experience... It's getting a little better but not all that much yet. It's going the right way."
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