World's Oldest Man, Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, Dies at 114
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, a Venezuelan man who was the world's oldest living man, has passed away at the age of 114. His death leaves behind a legacy of longevity and a family that spans multiple generations.
Born in El Cobre, Táchira, Venezuela in 1909, Juan Vicente Pérez Mora lived a long and full life. He was married in 1938 and had eleven children. In 2023, he made history by becoming the first man in over a decade to reach the age of 114. His remarkable longevity placed him as the fourth-longest living man in history.
Following his death, the title of the oldest living man has passed to 112-year-old Gisaburō Sonobe of Japan. Meanwhile, the oldest living person worldwide is Ethel Caterham, a British woman born on August 21, 1909, who is 116 years old as of 2025.
Juan Vicente Pérez Mora's life spanned over a century, witnessing numerous changes in the world. His passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy of longevity continues to inspire.
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