Emilio Flores Marquez: World's Oldest Man Dies at Age 113
- Emilio who is popularly known as Don Millo died just four days after his 113th birthday
- Emilio's death came not long after Guinness World Records confirmed he was the oldest man standing on June 30 2021
- Following his demise, researchers have gone to work to confirm who will take the title from him
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The world is in mourning following the sad and sudden demise of the oldest man in the world Don Emilio Flores Márquez .
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Briefly News has learnt Emilio who is a Puerto Rican native and who holds the record for the oldest male died on Thursday, August 12.
Guinness World Records holder
His death was confirmed by Guinness World Records through its official website and official social media platforms.
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According to Guinness World Records, Emilio who is popularly known as Don Millo died just four days after his 113th birthday.
News of his death touched many people across the globe who took to different social media platforms to mourn him.
The oldest man in the world dies
Prior to his death, the oldest living male disclosed through an interview that his longevity to living is as a result of "a compassionate life".
"My dad raised me with love, loving everyone. He always told me and my brothers to do good, to share everything with others!" Don Millo told Guinness World Records.
Emilio's death came not long after Guinness World Records confirmed he was the oldest man standing on June 30 2021.
Guinness World Records noted that Emilio achieved the status after clocking 112 years and 326 days.
Following his demise, researchers have gone to work to confirm who will take the title from him.
It should be noted the oldest person ever to have lived is Jeanne Calment from France, who lived to be 122 years and 164 days.
The oldest man ever is Jiroemon Kimura from Japan, who was born on April 19, 1897, and passed away at the age of 116 years and 54 days on June 12, 2013.
Briefly News understands Emilio was born on 8 August 1908, in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
According to Guinness World Records Emilio Márquez was the second oldest of 11 children born to their parents Alberto Flores Melendez and Margarita Márquez-Garcia.
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