John’s family expressed their pride in him, highlighting his roles as a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. They attributed his longevity to his resilience, love for life, good humor, and survival instinct. The Hollies care home staff were also thanked for their exceptional care of John.
The verification of John’s new world title was done by LongeviQuest, a global directory on longevity. Dr. Andrew Holmes, co-founder of the European Supercentenarian Organisation, commended John on his incredible achievement of reaching such an age and becoming the oldest living man in the world. He acknowledged the validation of John’s age by LongeviQuest and the European Supercentenarian Organisation.
Meanwhile, Maria Morena from Spain holds the title of the world’s oldest living person at 117 years old. It is a testament to John’s remarkable journey that he has reached this milestone and garnered global recognition for his longevity. His family’s gratitude, along with the validation from LongeviQuest and the European Supercentenarian Organisation, solidifies John’s legacy as the oldest living man in the world.
