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The world’s oldest man says the secret to his long life is luck, moderation – and fish and chips every Friday.
Englishman John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, has been confirmed as the new holder of the title by Guinness World Records.
It follows the death of the Venezuelan record-holder, Juan Vicente Perez, this month at the age of 114.
Gisaburo Sonobe from Japan, who was next longest-lived, died March 31 at 112.

Guinness World Records are delighted to announce that John Tinniswood, living in Southport, UK, has been confirmed as the world's oldest man at the age of 111 years and 222 days old as of 4 April 2024.
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) April 5, 2024

Tinniswood was presented with a certificate by Guinness World Records on Thursday at the care home where he lives in Southport, northwest England.
Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, a few months after the sinking of the Titanic, Tinniswood lived through two world wars, serving in the British Army Pay Corps in World War II.
The retired accountant and great-grandfather said moderation was key to a healthy life.
He never smokes, rarely drinks and follows no special diet, apart from a fish and chip supper once a week.
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“If you drink too much or you eat too much or you walk too much – if you do too much of anything – you’re going to suffer eventually,” Tinniswood told Guinness World Records.
But ultimately, he said, “it’s pure luck. You either live long or you live short, and you can’t do much about it.”
The world’s oldest woman, and oldest living person, is 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera of Spain.


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World’s oldest man John Alfred Tinniswood says his secret is luck – and fish and chips on Friday

World’s oldest man John Tinniswood, 111, poses with his certificate from Guinness World Records in Southport, Britain, on Thursday. Photo: Guinness World Records via AP

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Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo Portuguese dog, poses for a photo with his owner Leonel Costa. Photo: AP

Leonel Costa feeds Bobi, who lost his title as the ‘world’s oldest dog’. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Tomoko Horino (left) presents products to her client in Fukushima city. Photo: AFP

Tomoko Horino, 100 seen with her Guinness World Records Certificate recognising her as the oldest beauty adviser in the world. Photo: AFP

Japanese beauty adviser Tomoko Horino, 100, at her house in Fukushima city. Photo: AFP

Tomoko Horino takes a bus in Fukushima city. Photo: AFP

Tomoko Horino works at the office in Fukushima city. Photo: AFP

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The 111-year-old Englishman is the new Guinness record holder after the death of Venezuela’s Juan Vicente Perez at age 114
Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, a few months after the sinking of the Titanic, Tinniswood lived through two world wars


Englishman John Alfred Tinniswood, 111, is the new Guinness record holder after the death of Venezuela’s Juan Vicente Perez at age 114.


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World’s oldest man John Alfred Tinniswood says his secret is luck – and fish and chips on Friday

The 111-year-old Englishman is the new Guinness record holder after the death of Venezuela’s Juan Vicente Perez at age 114 Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, a few months after the sinking of the Titanic, Tinniswood lived through two world wars

The 111-year-old Englishman is the new Guinness record holder after the death of Venezuela’s Juan Vicente Perez at age 114

Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, a few months after the sinking of the Titanic, Tinniswood lived through two world wars