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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. ## Video: Sakari Momoi, World's Oldest Man, Dies At 112 [Watch (HLS stream): Sakari Momoi, World's Oldest Man, Dies At 112](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/uVBiv5fV.m3u8) (0:53)  _Published 2015-07-07. Japanese supercentenarian Sakari Momoi was 112 years old when he died. He credited his long life to a healthy diet and lots of sleep._ --- Jul 27, 2023 6:30 PM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [World's Oldest Man Dies In Japan At Age 113](/video/1SLtuhCf/) ### World's Oldest Man Dies In Japan At Age 113 [World's Oldest Person Emma Morano Dies at 117](/video/6TS3NVoI/) ### World's Oldest Person Emma Morano Dies at 117 [World’s Oldest Man Dies at 111 in New York](/video/O9Pj7wTt/) ### World’s Oldest Man Dies at 111 in New York --- ## Transcript The world's oldest living man has died at the age of 112. Japanese super centarian Sakari Momoi was a father of five and a former high school principal. He was born on February 5th, 1903. For some perspective, that same year, Teddy Roosevelt was President, the Wright Brothers flew their debut flight, and baseball's first official World Series was held. A mere 11 decades later, Guinness World Records awarded Momoi the title of oldest man. The previous record holder, 111 year old Alexander Imich died over a year ago in New York. As for Momoi and the secret to his longevity. He credited a healthy diet and lots of sleep. He was, by the way, the record holder for world's oldest man, but not the world's oldest person. That title goes to Brooklyn resident, Susannah Mushatt Jones who recently celebrated her 116th birthday. 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