Richard Overton, the country’s oldest living man and WWII veteran, has died at age 112.

His cousin, Volma Overton Jr., confirmed the news to the Austin American-Statesman on Thursday.

The news came days after Overton was reportedly admitted into a hospital with pneumonia last week. He reportedly died in a rehab facility in Texas.

Overton served in World War II and had built a reputation for his liking for cigars and whiskey. Though he credited God for his long life, Overton told a local Fox station in a previous interview that his vices also helped as well.

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“I been smoking cigars from when I was 18 years old, I’m still a smoking ‘em. 12 a day,” he said jokingly at the time.

Overton, who gained national prominence over the years for his longevity, had quite a few renowned visitors come to his home in recent years, including former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Rick PerryEnergy secretary questions consensus that humans cause climate change OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Democrats push resolution to battle climate change, sluggish economy and racial injustice | Senators reach compromise on greenhouse gas amendment stalling energy bill | Trump courts Florida voters with offshore drilling moratorium OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump signs major conservation bill into law | Senate votes to confirm Energy's No. 2 official | Trump Jr. expresses opposition to Pebble Mine project MORE.

He had also been honored by former President Obama back in 2013 before a crowd of thousands in Washington on Veterans day.

"His service on the battlefield was not always matched by the respect that he deserved at home. But this veteran held his head high," Obama said at the time.

Texas Rep. Michael McCaul Michael Thomas McCaulHouse passes legislation to crack down on business with companies that utilize China's forced labor House Republicans blame Chinese cover-up for coronavirus pandemic Engel subpoenas US global media chief Michael Pack MORE acknowledged Overton’s death on Twitter shortly after new broke of his passing.

“Sad to learn of the passing of Richard Overton, whose life personified service to our country and local community,” McCaul said.

“I was blessed to know him and will always remember him as the star of the show when we opened the new VA clinic in Austin,” he added.