At 112, Puerto Rican Emilio Flores Marquez Is World's Oldest Living Man

The previous oldest living man was recognised by Guinness World Records as Romania's Dumitru Comnescu, who died on June 27, 2020, at the age of 111 years 219 days.

Emilio Flores Marquez from Puerto Rico has become the world's oldest living man at an age of 112 years and 326 days old, Guinness World Records announced on Wednesday. Marquez, who was born in Carolina, east of the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan in 1908, was recognised by Guinness and awarded a certificate at his home just a few miles (kilometres) from his birthplace. Asked about his longevity, Marquez -- known as "Don Milo" to his friends -- said the secret to his advanced years lay in compassion. "My dad raised me with love and taught me to love everyone. He always told me and my brothers and sisters to do good, to share everything with others. Besides, Christ lives in me," Guinness quoted him as saying.