The world's oldest man dies two months before his 115th birthday: Venezuelan ... trends now
The world's oldest man has died two months before his 115th birthday and put his long life down to 'working hard, going to bed early, and carrying God in my heart'.
Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora leaves 11 children, 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
The former farmer became the oldest man in his homeland in 2020 and officially became the oldest man alive in May 2022 when he was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records.
His death was confirmed by Freddy Bernal, the governor of the state of Tachira in Venezuela where he died.
Bernal said on X, formerly Twitter, overnight: 'Our dear Juan Vicente Perez Mora, today with deep sadness and pain we say goodbye to you, to that archetype of a man from Tachira, humble, hard-working, peaceful, enthusiastic about family and tradition.
Venezuelan Juan Vicente Perez Mora, the oldest man in the world, has died two months before his 115th birthday
He was crowned the oldest living male by Guinness World Records in May 2022
Vicente went on to become a sheriff in Caricuena in 1948
'Together with my wife and children we had the pleasure and the pride of meeting him and sharing with his loved ones.
'My old Don Vicente, we will always remember him for his optimism in life, for faith, hope and that deep love for our state of Tachira.
'He will always be a symbol of goodness, wisdom and joy, which is why his legacy will live forever in our hearts and in our lives.
'Rest in peace my dear old man, my Don Juan Vicente. We will never forget you.'
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro added: 'Juan Vicente Perez Mora has transcended into eternity at 114 years old.
'From the town of El Cobre he gave Venezuela the Guinness Record for being the oldest man in the world.
'I send my hug and condolences to his family and to all the people of El Cobre, Tachira state. May God receive him in his holy glory!'
Juan Vicente was affectionately known as Tio Juan which translates into English as Uncle Juan.
Vicente was born in 1909 and was set to celebrate his 115th birthday on May 27.
He was the ninth child out of 10 and at age five, he
