John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, at the age of 112.
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His family confirmed the news to Guinness World Records.
“His last day was surrounded by music and love,” Tinniswood’s family shared in a statement. “John always liked to say thank you. So on his behalf, thanks to all those who cared for him over the years, including his carers at the Hollies Care Home, his GPs, district nurses, occupational therapist, and other NHS staff.”
John Tinniswood was born on August 26, 1912, in Liverpool, England. He married his wife Blodwen in 1942. They were married for 44 years before she passed away in 1986. The couple shared one child.
He had received a birthday card every year from Queen Elizabeth II from the ages 100 to 110. She was 14 years younger than him.
John Tinniswood became the world’s oldest living man in April 2024, after Juan Vicente Pérez from Venezuela died at 114.
Tinniswood also lived to be the fourth-oldest British man in recorded history. He is survived by his daughter, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
John Tinniswood Once Opened Up About His Longevity, Offered Advice to Younger Generations
In a previous interview, John Tinniswood opened up about his long life, noting there weren’t any secrets to his longevity, just “pure luck.”
“You either live long or you live short, and you can’t do much about it,” he stated.
John did maintain an active brain throughout his older years by keeping up with the news and managing his own finances.
Although he didn’t eat a particular diet, he did eat a potion of battered fish and chips every Friday. He noted that he just ate “what they give me.”
However, he did advise that for everyone to stay healthy, they have to practice moderation. “If you drink too much or you eat too much or you walk too much; if you do too much of anything, you’re going to suffer eventually.”
When asked how the world has changed throughout his lifetime, John chuckled. “It’s no better in my opinion, or hardly any better, than it was then,” he said. “Probably in some places it is, but in other places it’s worse.”
He then noted, “The world has gone smaller because of modern travel, principally caused by the airplane. But since then, I can’t think of anything else that’s made the world much different. That’s only my opinion. Otherwise, it’s about the same.”
In regards to his advice to the younger generations, John added, “Always do the best you can, whether you’re learning something or whether you’re teaching someone. Give it all you’ve got. Otherwise, it’s not worth bothering with.”