The world’s oldest man, who died at the age of 112, ate this meal every Friday

John Tinniswood, who was briefly the world’s oldest man, died on Monday at the age of 112, the British Family reported to British media.

Tinniswood spent his last years in nursing home According to the Guinness Book of Records website in Southport, England. The cause of his death was not given.

“His last day was surrounded by music and love,” the family said in a statement, thanking those who cared for him during the 13 years he spent in the nursing home.

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Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, Tinniswood could point to no particular reason why he outlived so many others.

“It’s pure coincidence. You either live a long life or you live a short life and there’s not much you can do about it,” he told the newspaper when he was crowned the oldest man in the world.

Additionally, Tinniswood was the oldest living man in the world World War II veteran.

According to the Guinness Book of Records, Tinniswood assumed the title of “Oldest Living Man” on April 3, 2024 after the death of Juan Vicente Pérez of Venezuela on April 2 at the age of 114 years and 311 days.

While other centenarians attribute their longevity to various foods and drinks – a 105-year-old British woman Kathleen Hennings she said a daily pint of Guinness gave her strength – there was nothing like it in Tinniswood.

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“I eat what they give me, and so does everyone else,” he told Guinness World Records in April. “I don’t have a special diet.”

However, he ate the classics British meal every Friday, according to the Guinness Book of Records: fish and chips.

Apart from the Friday treat, Tinniswood practiced moderation in all aspects of his life.

He didn’t smoke and he rarely drankaccording to the Guinness Book of Records.

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“If you drink too much, eat too much or walk too much, if you do too much of anything, you will end up suffering,” Tinniswood said.

In August, on his 112th birthday, Tinniswood again told the Guinness Book of Records that he could not explain why he lived so long.

“I can’t think of any particular secret. I was quite active as a child. I walked a lot. But I’m no different to me (to anyone). Not different at all,” he said. .

According to the Guinness Book of Records, Tinniswood was predeceased by his wife Blodwen, to whom he was married until her death in 1986.

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He left a daughter, Susan, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The Guinness Book of Records has not yet announced the name of the new record holder for the oldest living man.

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