The Brief
- Luis Cano, a 111-year-old Linden, New Jersey, resident, is believed to be the oldest man living in the United States, according to LongeviQuest.
- Born in Colombia in 1914, Cano served in the Colombian Army, later ran a rural bus company and moved to the U.S. in the 1990s.
- A father of 10 with a large extended family, Cano credits his longevity to avoiding alcohol and smoking, getting good sleep and “behav[ing] well.”
NEW YORK – A 111-year-old New Jersey resident is believed to be the oldest man living in the United States.
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What we know:
Luis Cano, who was born in Colombia and now lives in Linden, celebrated his 111th birthday on Dec. 9. His age was validated after his most recent birthday by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks the world’s oldest people. The group ranks Cano as the 12th oldest man in the world.…