David Attenborough, turning 99, addresses nearing ‘end of his life’
FILE-Sir David Attenborough attends the Global Launch of BBC Studios' "Planet Earth III" at Frameless on October 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Sir David Attenborough is reflecting on his life in a new documentary about the health of the world’s ocean.
Attenborough will turn 99 years old on May 9 as he prepares to celebrate his birthday admitting that he is "nearing the end of his life," the Express.co.uk reported.
He has been on television for 80 years and discussed his future while filming "Ocean with David Attenborough," which will be released on Disney+ later in 2025.
Attenborough explained in part in the new documentary that "Now, as I approach the end of my life, we know the opposite is true. After living for nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea."
Who is David Attenborough?
The backstory:
David Attenborough is a well-known documentarian and biologist who has done extensive work on the world and the threats it faces because of climate change, according to Metro.co.uk. He also worked as a controller of BBC Two, where he oversaw the first ever-color broadcasts in Europe.
According to the BBC, Attenborough has been considered the voice of natural history programs for the past 70 years.
The writer and broadcaster introduced the natural world to audiences with award-winning programs like Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants and The Blue Planet.
Attenborough even has animals, plant species and a constellation named after him. He’s traveled across the world creating interest for viewers in the natural world.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the BBC, The Independent, and Express.co.uk. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.