World's Oldest Englishman, 111, Says "I Was Lucky to Live Long"

Born in 1912, Tiniswood, 111 years and 223 days record
"There is nothing people can do about longevity or short life"

The 111-year-old British man, recognized by the Guinness World Records (GWR) as the oldest living man in the world, revealed that his secret to longevity is simply "being lucky."

On the 5th (local time), foreign media reported that John Tenniswood, born in northern England in 1912 and currently 111 years and 223 days old, has been named the oldest living man by the Guinness World Records (GWR). He inherited this title after the previous record holder, Juan Vicente Perez Mora of Venezuela, passed away at the age of 114 on the 2nd.

John Thinneswood (111), a British man recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest living man in the world [Photo by Guinness World Records, Reuters Yonhap News]

When asked about his secret to longevity, Tenniswood replied, "There is nothing a person can do to live long or die young." He said he does not follow any particular diet but enjoys 'fish and chips,' a British dish of fried fish and potatoes, which he eats every Friday. In a 2019 interview with the Mirror, Tenniswood also said, "I think I stayed young by looking forward to when I could next eat fish and chips."

Tenniswood, who retired after working as an accountant, currently has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He met the late Queen Elizabeth II twice and received a birthday card from King Charles III and his wife on his birthday last year.

Meanwhile, most long-lived elderly people share their own 'secrets to longevity,' which are mostly humble and simple.

The late Juan Vicente Perez Mora, the former record holder and the world's oldest man who passed away on the 2nd, revealed his secret to longevity as "working hard and resting well." In an interview during his lifetime, he said, "I worked hard, rested on holidays, and went to bed early," adding, "I always loved God and kept Him in my heart while drinking a glass of aguardiente (a local distilled spirit) every day." He passed away a month before his 115th birthday.

The oldest man in history was Japanese Jiroemon Kimura, who died on June 12, 2013, having lived 116 years and 54 days. He worked as a postman for 45 years and cited 'eating small portions' as his secret to longevity. In an interview during his lifetime, Kimura said, "I stop eating when my stomach is about 80% full."

The oldest living person in the world is Maria Branyas Morera from Spain (117, female). Born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, USA, she moved to Spain at the age of eight and has lived there ever since. She experienced hearing loss while moving from the United States to Spain. She also attributed her longevity to "luck and genetic factors." Additionally, she said that maintaining a regular routine, good relationships with family and friends, connecting with nature, and avoiding harmful people helped her live long. Grandma Morera also uses social media with the help of her daughter, and in her profile description, she wrote, "I am old, but I am not a fool."

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