Fauja Singh, known as the Turbaned Torpedo, died at the age of 114 after a hit-and-run accident in his native village near Jalandhar, India. He suffered severe head injuries and was later confirmed dead by local authorities. Singh was celebrated as the oldest man to complete a marathon in 2011 at age 100 in Toronto. However, his record was not recognized by Guinness World Records due to missing birth documentation. Singh began running at age 89 to combat depression after the traumatic deaths of his wife and son.
Fauja Singh, nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo, died at 114 after being hit by a car while crossing the road in his native village near Jalandhar.
Singh became the oldest man to run a full marathon in 2011 at the age of 100 in Toronto, but Guinness did not recognize his achievement due to lack of a birth certificate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Singh, describing him as extraordinary for inspiring India's youth regarding fitness.
Singh took up running at 89 to cope with depression after losing his wife and son, who died in a tragic accident.
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