Juan Vicente Perez Mora, the world’s oldest man and a Venezuelan citizen, has died at the age of 114. He was just two months shy of his 115th birthday.
Officially recognised by Guinness World Records (GWR) in 2022, Perez Mora was born on May 27, 1909.
According to GWR, he attributed his long life to a combination of hard work, proper rest, early sleep, a daily glass of aguardiente (a sugarcane liquor), and a strong faith.
Perez Mora was married to Ediofina del Rosario Garcia for 60 years until her passing in 1997.
Together they built a large family, with 11 children (six sons and five daughters) who went on to have a total of 42 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro paid tribute to Perez Mora on social media platform X.
“Juan Vicente Perez Mora has transcended into eternity at 114 years old, from the town of El Cobre who gave Venezuela the Guinness Record for being the oldest man in the world,” Maduro said.
“I send my hugs and condolences to his family and to all the people of El Cobre, Tachira state. May God receive him in his holy glory!” the Venezuelan President added.
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora ha trascendido hacia la eternidad a sus 114 años, tachirense del poblado de El Cobre que le regaló a Venezuela el Récord Guinness por ser el hombre más longevo del mundo. EnvÃo mi abrazo y condolencias a sus familiares y a todo el pueblo de El Cobre estado… pic.twitter.com/ieVPosm8dt
— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) April 3, 2024
