The oldest man in the world, Briton John Tinniswood, died at the age of 112 in the care home where he lived in Southport, northwest England, Guinness World Records reported on Tuesday, citing his family.
Tinneswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, and died on Monday.
He became the oldest man in the world last April after the death of 114-year-old Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez.
“His last day was surrounded by music and love,” the family said in a statement, and also thanked “all those who cared for him over the years.”
Tinneswood was born in the same year the Titanic sank and lived through both world wars, telling Guinness World Records the secret to his longevity was “pure luck”.
“You either live long or you live short, and there’s not much you can do about it,” he said.
However, he advised moderation in all things to stay healthy.
“If you drink too much or eat too much or walk too much, if you do too much of anything, you will eventually suffer,” he added.
During World War II, Tinneswood took up an administrative role in the Royal Army Pay Corps, and continued to work on the accounts of the oil giants Shell and BP.
He was a lifelong supporter of Liverpool Football Club, and ate fish and chips every Friday.
The oldest woman in the world is currently Japanese Tomiko Itoka, who is 116 years old.