The world’s oldest man has died at the age of 112 in England.
John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912 and became the world’s oldest living man in April. He died on Monday at his care home in Southport "surrounded by music and love,” his family said in a statement on Tuesday. The family said: "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 [National Health Service] staff.” Tinniswood, survived by his daughter Susan, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, lived to be the fourth-oldest British man in recorded history.
His family said: "John had many fine qualities. He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, talented at maths and a great conversationalist.”
Earlier this year, he told Guinness World Records he felt "no different” to be turning 112. He became the oldest living man in April at the age of 111, following the death of 114-year-old Juan Vicente Perez from Venezuela. The oldest man ever was Jiroemon Kimura from Japan, who lived to the age of 116 years 54 days and died in 2013. (PA Media/dpa)