John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, has passed away at the age of 112 at a care home in Southport, northwest England.
Tinniswood, who was born on August 26, 1912, in Liverpool, died on Monday, according to a statement from his family shared by Guinness World Records on Tuesday.
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Tinniswood earned the title of the world’s oldest man in April 2024, following the death of Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez, who was 114. His family said in a statement, “His last day was surrounded by music and love,” also expressing gratitude to those who cared for him over the years.
Having been born in the same year the Titanic sank and living through both World Wars, Tinniswood reflected on his remarkable longevity in an interview with Guinness World Records. He humbly attributed his long life to “pure luck.”
“You either live long or you live short, and you can’t do much about it,” Tinniswood said. However, he also offered advice on moderation, stating, “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.”
Tinniswood served in World War II in an administrative role with the Royal Army Pay Corps before working in accounts for the oil companies Shell and BP. A lifelong supporter of Liverpool Football Club, he was known for his weekly tradition of enjoying fish and chips every Friday.
Tinniswood’s passing leaves Japan’s Tomiko Itooka, who is 116, as the world’s oldest living woman.
