Topic: Oldest Human Says He Is Ready To Die
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Sun 08/28/16 08:43 PM
Longest living human says he is ready for death at 145


Mbah Gotho, from Java, has been named as the world's longest lived human at 145 years old.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/27/longest-lived-human-says-he-is-ready-for-death-at-145/
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If independently confirmed, the findings would make Mr Gotho a staggering 145 years old – and the longest lived human in recorded history.

But despite his incredible longevity, Mr Gotho says he has little wish to remain on this earth much longer.

“What I want is to die. My grandchildren are all independent,” he told local media this week.

Mr Gotho has outlived all 10 of his siblings, four wives, and even his children. His nearest living relatives are grand children, great grand children, and great-great grandchildren.

One of Mr Gotho’s grandsons said his grandfather has been preparing for his death ever since he was 122.

He has even bought a burial site close to the graves of his children.

“The gravestone there was made in 1992. That was 24 years ago,” Mr Gotho’s grandson said.

Members of the family said Mr Gotho now spends most of his time sitting and listening to the radio because his eyesight is too poor to watch television.

He has had to be spoon-fed and bathed for the past three months as he has become increasingly frail.

When asked what his secret to longevity is, Mr Gotho replied: “The recipe is just patience.”

While record office staff say they have confirmed the birth date on his identity card, he will not make it into the record books until the findings are independently verified.

The current record holder, French woman Jeanne Calment, died in 1997 at the age of 122.

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Sun 08/28/16 10:35 PM
quite some Age,but when you have to be nursed,and are not able to fend for yourself any longer,I guess it is time to go!
My Old Man just turned 98yo end of May this year,and my Ma died at age 91 six years ago!

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Sun 08/28/16 10:48 PM
Wow the memories this man must have. He definitely has some patience!

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Sun 08/28/16 10:57 PM
If you're not ready by that age...you never will be.

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Sun 08/28/16 11:59 PM
I'm assuming he stole someones identity in his younger years, and is now stuck living the lie.winking

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Mon 08/29/16 04:31 AM
Topic: Oldest Human Says He Is Ready To Die

Considering who is running for POTUS this year, plenty of Americans are ready to die, too. :tongue:

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Tue 08/30/16 08:41 PM
rofl Thanks!

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Wed 08/31/16 04:13 PM
See Sassy there's somebody for everyone.

You two would make a cute couple.

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Wed 08/31/16 04:20 PM
He's had a good innings and all that started the game with him have probably long since passed. Even if he still had perfect health and as joyful as this life can b. It must be lonely not having com-padres to reminisce with.