The world’s oldest man says the key to his lengthy life is luck, moderation — and fish and chips each Friday.
Englishman John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, has been confirmed as the brand new holder of the title by Guinness World Information. It follows the dying of the Venezuelan record-holder, Juan Vicente Pérez, this month on the age of 114. Gisaburo Sonobe from Japan, who was subsequent longest-lived, died March 31 at 112.
Tinniswood was introduced with a certificates by Guinness World Information on Thursday on the care house the place he lives in Southport, northwest England.
Born in Liverpool on Aug. 26, 1912, a couple of months after the sinking of the Titanic, Tinniswood lived by way of two world wars, serving within the British Military Pay Corps in World Battle II.
The retired accountant and great-grandfather stated moderation was key to a wholesome life. He by no means smokes, hardly ever drinks and follows no particular weight loss plan, other than a fish and chip supper as soon as every week.
“If you happen to drink an excessive amount of otherwise you eat an excessive amount of otherwise you stroll an excessive amount of — if you happen to do an excessive amount of of something — you’re going to endure ultimately,” Tinniswood advised Guinness World Information.
However finally, he stated, “it’s pure luck. You both stay lengthy otherwise you stay quick, and you’ll’t do a lot about it.”
The world’s oldest lady, and oldest residing particular person, is 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera of Spain.
