The 'world's oldest man', who 'liked to have a little drink', has died in Brazil aged 127, it has been reported.

Jose Paulino Gomes was born ahead of the first-ever Proms, the first rugby league football game, and the discovery of X-rays, according to records.

He passed away at his home in the rural Corrego do Cafe in the west of the country on Friday – just days before his 128th birthday.