LONDON — 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 Data. 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 Data on Thursday on the care house the place he lives in Southport, northwest England.
Born in Liverpool on Aug. 26, 1912, a number of months after the sinking of the Titanic, Tinniswood lived by two world wars, serving within the British Military Pay Corps in World Warfare II.
The retired accountant and great-grandfather stated moderation was key to a wholesome life. He by no means smokes, not often drinks and follows no particular eating regimen, aside from a fish and chip supper as soon as every week.
“In the event you drink an excessive amount of otherwise you eat an excessive amount of otherwise you stroll an excessive amount of — should you do an excessive amount of of something — you’re going to undergo finally,” Tinniswood informed Guinness World Data.
However finally, he stated, “it’s pure luck. You both stay lengthy otherwise you stay brief, and you may’t do a lot about it.”
The world’s oldest lady, and oldest dwelling particular person, is 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera of Spain.