The world’s oldest man, Briton John Tuniswood, has died at the age of 112 at the care home where he lived in Southport, northwest England, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, citing his family.
Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912 and died on Monday.
He became the world’s oldest person after the death of 114-year-old Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez in April.
“His last day was surrounded by music and love,” the family said in a statement, “also thanking all those who cared for him over the years”.
Born in the same year as the sinking of the Titanic and during both world wars, Tenniswood told Guinness World Records that the secret to his longevity was “pure luck”.
“You either live a long life or you live a short one, and there’s not much you can do about it,” he said.
However, he advised moderation in everything to stay healthy.
“If you drink too much or you eat too much or you walk too much, if you do too much of anything, you will eventually suffer,” he added.
During the Second World War, Tuniswood held an administrative role in the Royal Army Pay Corps, working on accounts for the oil companies Shell and BP.
He was a lifelong supporter of Liverpool Football Club, and ate fish and chips every Friday.
Currently, the oldest woman in the world is Tomiko Itoka from Japan who is 116 years old.