JOHN Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, has passed away at the age of 112.
He died on Monday at a care home in Southport, England, as confirmed by a statement from Guinness World Records (GWR) on Tuesday.
Tinniswood, born on August 26, 1912, had held the title of the world’s oldest living man since April 2024, following the death of Venezuela’s Juan Vicente Pérez, who was 114 years old.
Tinniswood’s family shared that his final day was filled with music and love.
While Tinniswood never attributed his long life to any particular cause, he humbly referred to it as “pure luck.”
In an earlier interview with GWR, he stated, “You either live long or you live short, and you can’t do much about it.”
He did, however, offer some simple advice for maintaining health: “Do everything in moderation. If you drink too much, eat too much, or walk too much, you’re going to suffer eventually.”
Tinniswood also shared wisdom for younger generations, encouraging them to “always do the best you can, whether you’re learning something or teaching someone” and to “give it all you’ve got. Otherwise, it’s not worth bothering with.”
He is survived by his daughter, Susan, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
His family described him as intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in a crisis, talented at math, and a great conversationalist.
The oldest person ever recorded was Jiroemon Kimura of Japan, who lived to 116.
This year also saw the passing of the world’s oldest person, María Branyas Morera, who died at 117, making her the eighth-oldest person in history.
The record for the longest verified human lifespan is held by Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived 122 years and 164 days.
