Chips and Luck: The 111‑Year-Old's Secret to Outliving Us All

Longevity is often linked to a healthy lifestyle and various strategies for maintaining good health over many years. However, the world's oldest man challenges this notion. At 111 years old, his favourite dish is chips! Introduce yourself to John Tinniswood and his lengthy life journey.

John Tinniswood has seen 111 springs and is deemed the oldest man globally. He was born August 26, 1912, in Merseyside, northern England. Despite his age, he believes that it's all down to luck and happenstance. Discover more about his intriguing life.

Historians might find it interesting that John arrived in the same year the Titanic succumbed to the ocean's depths. Despite this curious fact, his life scarcely involved maritime adventures. The oldest man's career wasn’t notable for its variety, as he primarily worked in accounting before moving to a role at the Post Office.

His career necessitated a sedentary lifestyle, often considered detrimental over prolonged periods. He retired in 1972 and will soon have been retired for nearly sixty years, almost like embarking on a second life. John mentions that in his youth, he enjoyed walking and steered clear of cigarettes and alcohol, perhaps a clue to his longevity.

John's partner, Boldwen, was a woman he met at a dance during the Second World War. They wed in 1942, and the next year, they welcomed their daughter Susan. They shared 44 years together until Boldwen's passing in 1986.

A devoted football enthusiast, John's team of choice is Liverpool, a club established two decades before his birth. He has witnessed the team's dramatic transformations and ascent to the pinnacle of global football prestige.

John's self-professed favourite meal is fish and chips on Friday afternoons, showcasing his English heritage and preference for local cuisine. While eager to divulge the secret to a long life, John confesses to being unsure of the longevity formula, attributing his extended years to mere chance rather than a health-conscious lifestyle.

At present, the world's oldest man resides in a nursing facility in Southport. He is closing in on surpassing the age record set by the oldest man from Japan, who reached 116 years and 54 days old. He's within reach!

Source: RMF24