111-year-old British man born the same year the Titanic sank is now world’s oldest man

At 111 years and 224 days old, John Alfred Tinniswood from England has officially become the world’s oldest living man.

Guinness World Records announced this on Friday, just two days after the passing of former title holder Juan Vicente Pérez, who died at the age of 114, one month before his 115th birthday.

In an interview with Guinness, where he was presented with his certificate, Tinniswood remarked, “You either live long or you live short, and you can’t do much about it.” Despite attributing his longevity to luck, he emphasized moderation in life, stating, “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.”

Born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, Tinniswood has witnessed two world wars, the Great Influenza, and Covid-19 pandemics. He also holds the record for the oldest surviving male World War II veteran, according to Guinness, having been born the same year the Titanic sank.

Tinniswood, a lifelong Liverpool football club fan, has witnessed all nineteen of his club’s league title wins and all eight of their FA cup wins.

Currently residing in a care home in Southport, England, Tinniswood is described by care home manager Katie Howard as an “amazing individual with so many stories to tell.” She added that he “enjoys reading the paper and listening to the radio.”

The world’s oldest living woman, at 117 years old, is Maria Branyas Morera, who resides in Spain.