World's oldest man turns 112 in Southport - and reveals the British classic he eats every week

Published: Aug 25, 2024 Duration: 00:02:48 Category: Entertainment
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world's oldest man turns 112 in Southport and reveals the British classic he eats every week when asked the secret to his longevity John tenniswood who has lived through both world wars put it all down to just luck the world's oldest living man has turned 112 and revealed the British classic he eats every Friday John tenniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26th 1912 the year the Titanic sank he became the world's oldest living man back in April when asked the secret to his levity Mr tenniswood who lives in a care home in Southport put it all down to just luck I can't think of any special Secrets I have he said I was quite active as a youngster I did a lot of walking whether that had something to do with it I don't know but to me I'm no different to anyone no different at all I just take it in my stride like anything else why I've lived that long I have no idea at all Mr tenniswood added that apart from a portion of battered fish and chips every Friday he does not follow any particular diet at2 Mr tenniswood has lived through both world wars and also holds the title as the world's oldest surviving male second world war veteran he worked in an administrative role for the Royal army pay Corps a his work involved logistical tasks such as locating stranded soldiers and organizing food supplies as well as accounting and auditing after leaving the Army he worked as an accountant for shell and BP before retiring in 1972 that he met his wife bladwin at a dance in Liverpool and enjoyed 44 years of marriage before her death in 1986 their daughter Susan was born in 1943 Mr tenniswood also has four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren he is a lifelong Liverpool FC fan and has lived through all eight of his club's FA Cup wins and 17 of their 19 league title wins asked what the biggest differences in the world over the course of his life are Mr tenniswood said it's no better in my opinion or hardly any better than it was then probably in some places it is but in other places it's worse since turning 100 in 2012 he has received a birthday card each year from the late Queen Elizabeth II a tradition that now falls to the king and queen Camila Mr tinis is still four years off the record for the world's oldest man ever gyroman Kimura from Japan who lived to the age of 116 years 54 days and died in 2013 the world's oldest living woman and oldest living person

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