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World's Oldest Man Dies at 113

By Jess Kilby,  Newser User

Posted Jun 19, 2009 3:48 AM CDT

(Newser) – The world’s oldest man died today at the age of 113, AFP reports. Tomoji Tanabe, who suffered from a chronic heart problem, died of heart failure at his home in Miyakonojo City, Japan. Tanabe—who had eight children, 25 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren—said his secret to long life was avoiding booze, cigarettes, and snacks. The oldest known person is Los Angeles resident Gertrude Baines, 115.

Tomoji Tanabe, then 111, front left, poses with the certificate of the Guinness World Records in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki prefecture, southern Japan Monday, June 18, 2007.
Tomoji Tanabe, then 111, front left, poses with the certificate of the Guinness World Records in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki prefecture, southern Japan Monday, June 18, 2007.   (AP Photo/Kyodo News)
Tomoji Tanabe, the world's oldest man, is congratulated on his 113th birthday at his home in Miyakonojo, Japan's, Sept. 18, 2008. Tanabe died today of heart failure, a Miykonojo official said.
Tomoji Tanabe, the world's oldest man, is congratulated on his 113th birthday at his home in Miyakonojo, Japan's, Sept. 18, 2008. Tanabe died today of heart failure, a Miykonojo official said.   (AP Photo/Kyodo News, File)
Tomoji Tanabe, right, the world's oldest man, receives a bouquet of flowers from Miyakonojo Major Makoto Nagamine to celebrates his 112th birthday Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007.
Tomoji Tanabe, right, the world's oldest man, receives a bouquet of flowers from Miyakonojo Major Makoto Nagamine to celebrates his 112th birthday Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007.   (AP Photo/Kyodo News)
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riffran
Jun 19, 2009 10:43 AM CDT
113...my my.....wow
Forderon
Jun 19, 2009 5:32 AM CDT
Lol, I actually got a thumbs down for that? It's a matter of worldview. Not everyone has a biological urge to live forever. Looking at this world and where it's going, I don't want to be around for what's coming up--overpopulation, climate change, nuclear powers, terrorism, epidemics, etc. Sure I'd like to see my kids grow up and have their own kids but still, 50-60 is plenty for me.
Robert_Dada
Jun 19, 2009 5:00 AM CDT
I wonder if you will be saying that at age 49.

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