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UK resident takes over as world's oldest man at 112

He has kept active through-out his retirement and doesn't look a day over 80!

31-Mar-2020

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Bob Weighton, recognised as the world’s oldest man by Guinness World Records.

He is 112 years and two days old.

Lives in an assisted-living flat in Alton, Hampshire.

Offers his advice on living through self-isolation.

Previous title holder, Chitetsu Watanabe, died on 23 February at 112 years and 355 days.

Weighton was born in Hull and was the middle child of his three brothers and three sisters.

Kane Tanaka is currently the oldest living person, at the age of 117.

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UK resident takes over as world's oldest man at 112