The oldest man in the world has died in Britain.

The oldest man in the UK has died

The oldest man in the UK, 112-year-old John Tinniswood, has died in a nursing home in Southport, where he had lived for the last 12 years. This information was officially confirmed by the Guinness World Records.

John Tinniswood became the oldest man in the UK in April 2024. John's family thanked everyone who cared for him over the years.

The man leaves behind descendants: a daughter, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The family describes him as a wise, determined, and calm person who was talented in mathematics and a wonderful conversationalist.

Life of John Tinniswood

John Tinniswood was born on August 26, 1912, in Liverpool. He met his wife and grew up in this city. Their wedding in 1942 was one of John's happiest memories.

During World War II, John served in the Royal Army, where he was entrusted with managing finances and searching for missing soldiers. After the war, he worked in accounting until retirement in 1972.

John's wife passed away in 1986 after 44 years of marriage. The man received greeting cards from Queen Elizabeth II for a long Time.

John believed that there was no secret to a long life. He kept his brain active by following the news and managing his finances. He also did not follow any diet, emphasizing the importance of moderation.

The world during John Tinniswood's lifetime

John Tinniswood was a lifelong fan of the 'Liverpool' football club. He felt that the world had not changed for the better during his long life. The Brit noted that perhaps the world remained the same or even worsened. At the same time, he called air travel one of the most significant changes in the world.

It is worth mentioning that before this, John Tinniswood gained the title of the oldest man after the death of Juan Vicente Pérez Mora from Venezuela, who passed away at the age of 114.