The oldest man in the world did not have a special diet but he ate this every Friday

John Tinniswood, who was once the oldest man in the world, died on Monday at the age of 112, his family told media in the United Kingdom.

Tinniswood spent his final years in a nursing home in Southport, England, according to the Guinness World Records website. The cause of his death has not been reported.

“His last day was surrounded by music and love,” said the family’s statement, which included thanks to the people who cared for him during the 13 years he spent in a nursing home.

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He was born on Aug. 26, 1912, Liverpool, Tinniswood could not point to a specific reason that he outlived most other people.

“It’s really luck. You live a long time or you live a short time, and you can’t do much about it,” he told the publication when he was crowned the world’s oldest man.

In addition, Tinniswood was the world’s oldest surviving male veteran of World War II.

Tinniswood assumed the title of “Oldest Man” on April 3, 2024, following the death of Juan Vicente Pérez of Venezuela on April 2 at the age of 114 years and 311 days, according to Guinness World Records.

While some centenarians have consumed various foods or drinks for their longevity – 105-year-old Brit Kathleen Hennings said a daily pint of Guinness beer kept her going – Tinniswood had no such thing.

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“I eat what they give me and so does everyone else,” he told Guinness World Records in April. “I don’t have a special diet.”

He did, however, eat a classic British dish every Friday, according to Guinness World Records: fish and chips.

Tinniswood enjoyed a meal of fish and chips every Friday before his death on Monday aged 112. (Stock)

Despite his administration on Friday, Tinniswood stuck to moderation in all aspects of his life.

He did not smoke and rarely drank, according to Guinness World Records.

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“If you drink too much or eat too much or move too much – if you do too much of anything, you’re going to suffer in the end,” Tinniswood said.

On his 112th birthday in August, Tinniswood once again told Guinness World Records that he couldn’t explain why he lived so long.

Tinniswood was born in Liverpool. He is survived by a daughter, Susan, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (Stock)

“I can’t think of any special secrets I have. I was active when I was young; I traveled a lot. But for me, I’m no different. [to anyone]. Nothing is different at all,” he said.

Tinniswood was preceded in death by his wife, Blodwen, whom he married until her death in 1986, according to Guinness World Records.

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He is survived by a daughter, Susan, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Guinness World Records did not name a new holder of the oldest person record.