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'Oldest man in the world' dies aged 123 after shunning doctors, TV and alcohol

He had eight children, 35 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

The 'oldest man in the world' has died aged 123.

Appaz Iliev, who had eight children, 35 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, previously said the secret to his long life was going to bed at 7pm and getting 11 hours sleep a night.

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