Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, a Venezuelan supercentenarian, was certified by Guinness World Records in 2022 as the oldest man in the world. Sadly, he passed away on Tuesday at the remarkable age of 114 years. Officials and relatives confirmed his death.
“Juan Vicente Perez Mora has transcended into eternity at 114 years of age,” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on social media platform X.
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Perez, affectionately known as Tio Vicente, was officially certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest living man on February 4, 2022, when he reached the remarkable age of 112 years and 253 days.
His legacy extended beyond his own years, as he was a proud father of 11 children, with a family tree that blossomed to include 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Born on May 27, 1909, in the picturesque town of El Cobre, nestled in the Andean state of Táchira, Venezuela, he was the ninth of 10 siblings.
“At the age of five years old, he started working with his dad and brothers in agriculture and assisted with sugar cane and coffee harvesting,” a Guinness statement from 2022 said.
Perez continued to make a significant impact on his community even beyond his impressive age. As a sheriff, he skillfully mediated and resolved land and family disputes, all while maintaining his connection to the land through his work in agriculture.
Maria Branyas Morera, a remarkable centenarian, recently marked her 117th birthday, solidifying her place in the Guinness World Records. Born on March 4, 1907, in San Francisco, USA, Maria returned to her family’s roots in Catalonia, Spain, where she has resided for the past 23 years.
Her enduring spirit has carried her through momentous historical events, including World War I, World War II, the Spanish Flu pandemic, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
In January 2023, following the passing of 118-year-old Lucile Randon from France, Maria officially became the oldest person on Earth. Her longevity secrets include order, tranquility, strong connections with family and friends, contact with nature, emotional stability, positivity, and avoiding toxic influences.
Despite being hard of hearing, Maria actively engages on social media, particularly on X (formerly known as Twitter), with the assistance of her daughter. She humorously describes herself in her bio: “I’m old, very old, but not an idiot.”
Researchers are studying Maria’s genes to gain insights into the secrets of her remarkable longevity, and she remains an inspiring figure for generations to come.
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