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World's oldest man dead at 112

Rob Beschizza
Nov 26, 2024
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Tinniswood and wife Blodwen in 1942 (courtesy photo)

John Alfred Tinniswood (previously at Boing Boing) died Monday at 112. He was the world's oldest man.

His family said Mr Tinniswood's final day was "surrounded by music and love". Mr Tinniswood, who was born on 26 August 1912, the same year the Titanic sank, became the UK's oldest man in 2020. He was re…

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