How close to the date of the earliest New Testament manuscript segment is the life of its author John?

The earliest New Testament manuscript segment, known as P52, is a fragment of the Gospel of John and dates to around 125-150 AD. The Apostle John is traditionally believed to have lived until around 100 AD, suggesting that the manuscript was likely produced only a few decades after his death. This proximity indicates that the text could have been based on John's teachings and eyewitness accounts. However, the exact dating and authorship of the Gospel remain subjects of scholarly debate.