And he only had three months with the title. Salustiano Sanchez, who was named the world's oldest man in June, died at a nursing home Friday at the age of 112. Sanchez, also known as "Shorty," was honored with the title after his predecessor, Jiroemon Kimura, died in Japan in June at 116 years old. Sanchez leaves behind two children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
