World's Oldest Man Dies Two Months Before Next Birthday

 The world's oldest man has passed away two months before his 115th birthday. Juan Vicente Perez Mora, a former Venezuelan farmer, became the oldest man in his homeland in 2020 and officially became the oldest man alive in May 2022(he had been 112 years and 253 days old at the time) when he was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, following the death of the previous record holder, Saturnino de la Fuente Garcia. Mr Mora's death was confirmed by Freddy Bernal, the governor of the state of Tachira in Venezuela, where he died on 2nd April, 2024. He was the last surviving man verified to have been born in the first decade of the 20th century.

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When declared the oldest living man on 17 May 2022, it was reported that Juan Vicente Perez Mora lacked any notable health issues, and was very lucid, able to recall several aspects of his childhood. According to his family, his favourite foods were cake, mondongo, hallaca, and avocadoes. He was able to get into and out of bed with the aid of a bar beside it. He reportedly enunciated and heard decently, though people had to speak loudly or close to him to be heard. He credited his longevity to working hard, praying the rosary twice a day, and drinking a glass of aguardiente every day. As of his 111th birthday in May 2020, six of Juan's children (three daughters and three sons) were still living. He had 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.