- Mbah Gotho, 145 years old, started preparing for death in 1992, aged 122
- His family has prepared a gravesite for him – near his children’s graves
- A new interview reveals he has outlived 10 siblings as well as four wives
- But he now says: ‘What I want is to die. My grandchildren are independent’
Patrick Lion
and
Harvey Day For Mailonline
64
View
comments
Intimate daily life photos have emerged of an Indonesian man who claims he is the world’s oldest at an incredible 145 years.
According to documentation recognised by Indonesian officials, Mbah Gotho is 145 and was born on 31st December 1870.
He has not surprisingly outlived all 10 of his siblings as well as his four wives, the last of whom died in 1988.
All of his children have also died, and now he is survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Intimate daily life photos have emerged of an Indonesian man who claims he is the world’s oldest at an incredible 145 years
According to documentation recognised by Indonesian officials, Mbah Gotho was born on December 31, 1870
He has not surprisingly outlived all 10 of his siblings as well as his four wives, the last of whom died in 1988
The new images show the man eating, drinking and spending time with family members.
Despite his alleged advanced age the man is still able to walk and move independently.
If correct, that makes him significantly older than the verified oldest person in the world ever, a title that belongs to French woman Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 122.
-
Australia’s oldest hoon! 76-year-old man has his car taken…
The secret to a long life is having NO SEX, says…
The super senior citizen from Sragen, Central Java, was interviewed by Liputan 6 television news.
He said he has been through it all and would not mind passing on.
‘What I want is to die. My grandchildren are all independent,’ he told Liputan 6 on Tuesday.
All of his children have also died, and now he is survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren
The new images show the man eating, drinking and spending time with family members
Despite his alleged advanced age the man is still able to walk and move independently
‘He eats everything and has never even been ill,’ a family member said.
Suryanto, Mbah Gotho’s grandson, said his grandfather has been preparing for his death ever since he was 122, but it never seemed to come.
He said: ‘The gravestone there was made in 1992. That was 24 years ago.’
In addition, Suryanto said Mbah Gotho’s family has already prepared a gravesite for him – near his children’s graves.
Staff at the Indonesian records office have confirmed Mbah Gotho’s birthdate, which is specified on his Indonesian ID card as 31st December 1870.
Suryanto, Mbah Gotho’s grandson, said his grandfather has been preparing for his death ever since he was 122, but it never seemed to come
In addition, Suryanto said Mbah Gotho’s family has already prepared a gravesite for him – near his children’s graves
His identification showing his date of birth as December 31, 1870 has been verified by the Indonesian government but not independently
Whether or not he will ever be listed as the world’s oldest man however is open to question, as the paperwork has so far not been independently verified
If so he will join to others without verifiable records who are purportedly older than Mbah Gotho – 171-year-old James Olofintuyi from Nigeria and 163-year-old Dhaqabo Ebba from Ethiopia
Whether or not he will ever be listed as the world’s oldest man however is open to question, as the paperwork has so far not been independently verified.
If so he will join to others without verifiable records who are purportedly older than Mbah Gotho – 171-year-old James Olofintuyi from Nigeria and 163-year-old Dhaqabo Ebba from Ethiopia.
These days, his grandchildren say Mbah Gotho mostly sits listening to the radio because his eyesight is too poor to watch television.
For the past three months, he has had to be spoon-fed and bathed as he has become increasingly frail.
When asked what his secret to longevity is, Mbah Gotho replied: ‘the recipe is just patience.’
These days, his grandchildren say Mbah Gotho mostly sits listening to the radio because his eyesight is too poor to watch television
For the past three months, he has had to be spoon-fed and bathed as he has become increasingly frail
When asked what his secret to longevity is, Mbah Gotho replied: ‘the recipe is just patience’
Indonesian man Mbah Gotho claims he is the world’s oldest man at 145 years old
Share or comment on this article
-
e-mail
Most watched News videos
-
Shocking moment pet owner is caught up in vicious dog fight -
Thief trying to steal Trump lawn signs hits a snag -
Hillary Clinton suffers debilitating coughing fit in Ohio -
Cuteness overdose: 5 Alaskan puppies’ adorable reaction to music -
Head on crash kills President Putin’s favourite official driver -
Gushing water floods dry Alamosa Creek river bed in seconds -
Lady freaks out on subway after realizing she is fat -
Shocking footage of mobster being gunned down by assassin -
Moment mother giraffe attempts to save baby from pack of lions -
‘I wanna be immobile’: 700lb BBW model wants to reach 1000lb -
Police identify burglars caught on home surveillance camera -
Take a look around the treehouse Shawnee Chasser built
-
Hillary Clinton is caught up in a marathon coughing fit and…
-
NYC teacher, 23, breaks her back after plunging off a 150ft…
-
‘What did I do wrong? Man reveals heartbreaking words of…
-
Heartbreak for Florida grandmother, 65, told to tear down…
-
Pit bull savages a tiny beagle in front of its owner who…
-
‘Don’ even think about it! Homeowner booby traps pro-Trump…
-
On board the ‘King of Bling’s’ £225million superyacht:…
-
Burning Man on lock down: Cops closed the only road out of…
-
Vladimir Putin’s official car is involved in a head-on crash…
-
‘Fox has not felt like home for a few years’: Greta van…
-
MMA fighter Marcus Kowal’s 15-month-old son is killed after…
-
Bruce Springsteen reveals his recent and crippling battles…
Find out now