Richard Overton, 111, 'just keeps living'

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Published 2018-05-09

Richard Overton, 111, will turn 112 on May 11, 2018. He wakes up some time between 3 and 5 a.m., and immediately lights up his first cigar. He smokes about 15 cigars a day. He relies on four nurses and two family members to help him get through the day. Most of his days are spent greeting visitors on his front porch in Austin, Texas. He says his secret to living a long life is "just keep living, don't die."

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All Comments (21)

@fightinformerdotcom2034 5 years ago

This dude was in first grade when the Titanic sank. Think about how long ago that was...
@tuxlinux5565 5 years ago

R.I.P Mr. Richard Arvin Overton (May 11, 1906 – December 27, 2018) I salute you sir!
@somenative2488 4 years ago

I mean he was basically just vibin through life huh
@teaguear 4 years ago

The secret is to just try not to die.
@austintrujillo7042 5 years ago

He said he hadn’t worked in 10 years he was working at 101 are you kidding me
@CanadianPrepper 8 months ago

The literal OG, this guy was such an inspiration
@dimitrirascalov4298 5 years ago

Man, I remember watching this some time ago. So sad to hear he died today but 112 is a long life.
@angellifts6044 4 years ago

Imagine being that old then talking to your son which is like 80 years old too.... that’s crazy to me
@villekiiski7978 4 years ago

Hard to imagine that age of 56 he had still half of his lifetime coming.
@paparevan 5 years ago

Strongest man alive right here. Change my mind
@donovanb9020 5 years ago

Rest in Peace, Richard Overton. "I may give out but, I never give up." A true warrior. The world just got a little bit darker now.
@iebabyhoncho 4 years ago

I felt that when they said he sits outside for 4 hours like it’s nothing , all those memories and trauma through so many years on this earth. I bet.
@moreprayersmoreplayers2562 5 years ago

He passed away after a long battle with pneumonia. Rest in peace.
@barney2159 4 years ago

Man imagine turning 100 and knowing that you'd probably die literally any moment and your proceed to live another 12 years. Wow
@52camnesia 5 years ago

Still drives still smokes still live his life. Salute
@noirloo3159 4 years ago

This man was living history, he saw the world change in an entire century.
@TravisLoneWolfWalsh 5 years ago

those nurses don't seem very nice or gentle with him
@A1_Amir 4 years ago

This man was in kindergarten when John Marston was still fighting off Pinkertons
@vybzzonahotspot6930 4 years ago

He don't need history class... he is the history class
@jaggass 5 years ago

Happy 112th birthday Mr Overton.