Supercentenarians
Walter Breuning, 114
Born: September 21, 1896, in Melrose, Montana.
Died: April 14, 2011, of natural causes in Great Falls, Montana. Was the world's oldest man.
Occupation: Railroad worker until his retirement at age 66. Worked as the manager/secretary at his local Shriner's Club until he was 99.
Spouse: Was married to Agnes, a telegraph operator, for 35 years, until her death in 1957. "Second marriages never work," he told CBS News in 2009. "Even first marriages don't work today."
Known vices: Quit smoking cigars at age 99 because he couldn't afford them. Started again at 108 when he was given some as gifts: "They were $12 cigars," Breuning said, "and they were good."
Secret to long life: Eating less—Breuning had just two meals a day—and keeping the body and mind active. "You keep both busy," he said, "and by God you'll be here a long time."
Words of wisdom: "If people would be more kind to one another, there would be more happiness in the world."
Died: April 14, 2011, of natural causes in Great Falls, Montana. Was the world's oldest man.
Occupation: Railroad worker until his retirement at age 66. Worked as the manager/secretary at his local Shriner's Club until he was 99.
Spouse: Was married to Agnes, a telegraph operator, for 35 years, until her death in 1957. "Second marriages never work," he told CBS News in 2009. "Even first marriages don't work today."
Known vices: Quit smoking cigars at age 99 because he couldn't afford them. Started again at 108 when he was given some as gifts: "They were $12 cigars," Breuning said, "and they were good."
Secret to long life: Eating less—Breuning had just two meals a day—and keeping the body and mind active. "You keep both busy," he said, "and by God you'll be here a long time."
Words of wisdom: "If people would be more kind to one another, there would be more happiness in the world."
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