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World's oldest man passes on his crown

Bob Weighton exhibited many life extending qualities such as keeping interested, socialising and laughing

28-May-2020

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The world's oldest man has died at the age of 112.

Bob Weighton, from Hampshire, UK, became the oldest man in February 2020.

He was born in Hull, East Yorkshire, on 29 March 1908.

His family said he was an "extraordinary man" who "died peacefully in his sleep, from cancer."

He lived his life interested in and engaged with all kinds of people from across the world.

He viewed everyone as his brother or sister and believed in loving and accepting and caring for one another.

He previously told the BBC: "I think laughter is extremely important.

Mr Weighton celebrated his last birthday behind closed doors because of the Covid-19 lockdown.

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