World’s oldest man, born the year the Titanic sank, dies in Merseyside care home

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on 26 August 1912 and became the world’s oldest living man in April. He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, talented at maths and a great conversationalist.” They added: “John moved to the Hollies rest home just before his 100th birthday and his kindness and enthusiasm for life were an inspiration to the care home staff and his fellow residents.” Earlier this year, he told Guinness World Records he felt “no different” to be turning 112. No different at all.” open image in gallery John Tinniswood lived through both world wars and was the world’s oldest surviving male Second World War veteran Beyond eating a portion of battered fish and chips every Friday, Mr Tinniswood said he did not follow any particular diet. Mr Tinniswood, born in the year the Titanic sank, lived through both world wars and was the world’s oldest surviving male Second World War veteran.