Juan Vicente Perez, the world’s oldest man, passed away two months before his birthday.
The former Venezuelan farmer gained recognition from Guiness world record as the oldest man in his homeland in 2020 and officially held the title of the oldest man alive in May 2022.
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His death was confirmed by Freddy Bernal, the governor of the state of Tachira, Venezuela, where he passed away.
Announcing the news, he wrote: “Our dear Juan Vicente Perez Mora, today with deep sadness and pain we say goodbye to you, to that archetype of a man from Tachira, humble, hard-working, peaceful, enthusiastic about family and tradition.
“Together with my wife and children we had the pleasure and the pride of meeting him and sharing with his loved ones.
“My old Don Vicente, we will always remember him for his optimism in life, for faith, hope and that deep love for our state of Tachira.
“He will always be a symbol of goodness, wisdom and joy, which is why his legacy will live forever in our hearts and in our lives.
“Rest in peace my dear old man, my Don Juan Vicente. We will never forget you.”
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