John Tinniswood: World's oldest man dies in Southport care home aged 112

The world’s oldest man has died at the age of 112. 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, Merseyside, “surrounded by music and love”, his family said in a statement. 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 NHS staff.” Mr 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.” They added: “John moved to the Hollies rest home just before his 100th birthday and his kindness and enthusiasm for life were an inspiration to the care home staff and his fellow residents.” Earlier this year, he told Guinness World Records he felt “no different” to be turning 112. He said: “I don’t feel that age, I don’t get excited over it. That’s probably why I’ve reached it. “I just take it in my stride like anything else, why I’ve lived that long I have no idea at all. “I can’t think of any special secrets I have. I was quite active as a youngster, I did a lot of walking. Whether that had something to do with it, I don’t know. But, to me, I’m no different [to anyone]. No different at all.” Beyond eating a portion of battered fish and chips every Friday, Mr Tinniswood said he did not follow any particular diet. “I eat what they give me and so does everybody else,” he said.
Mr Tinniswood, born in the year the Titanic sank, lived through both world wars and was the world’s oldest surviving male Second World War veteran. He worked in an administrative role for the Army Pay Corps.
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