World's oldest man dies at 112, 'surrounded by love'

John Tinniswood was born in 1912, the year the Titanic sank

- ELEANOR BARLOW

The world’s oldest man has died at the age of 112. John Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on 26 August 1912 and became the world’s oldest living man in April.

He died on Monday at his care home in Southport, Merseyside, “surrounded by music and love”, his family said in a statement.

The family said: “John always liked to say thank you. So, on his behalf, thanks to all those who cared for him over the years, including his carers at the Hollies care home, his GPs, district nurses, occupational therapist and other NHS staff.”

Mr Tinniswood, who is survived by his daughter Susan, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, lived to be the fourth-oldest British man in recorded history. His family said: “John had many fine qualities. He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, talented at maths and a great conversationalist.”