John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.

John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest man, has died at the age of 112. Tinniswood died on Monday at a care home in Southport, England, according to a news release from Guinness World Records (GWR) on Tuesday. “His last day was surrounded by music and love,” his family told GWR in a statement, according to the release.

The world's oldest living man has died, his family said Tuesday. John Alfred Tinniswood died Monday at age 112 at the Hollies Rest Home in Southport on England's west-central coast. His family said Tinniswood was "surrounded by music and love" in his final days.