85 m. ago David Attenborough's health and 'end is near' fears as he celebrates 99th birthday

Sir David Attenborough, who recently reflected on his life in a new documentary about the ocean, is celebrating his 99th birthday

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3 h. ago David Attenborough’s 'hope and optimism' hailed by Prince William as broadcasting legend celebrates 99th birthday

Sir David Attenborough has been on our TV screens for more than seven decades presenting programmes such as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet

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4 h. ago Five of the best David Attenborough shows to watch: from Frozen Planet to Dynasties

To celebrate the veteran broadcaster’s 99th birthday, here’s our pick of his best shows

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5 h. ago Prince William sends special message to Sir Attenborough to mark incredible day

A new picture has been shared of Prince William meeting Sir David Attenborough at a screening of his new film to mark his 99th birthday today, alongside a personal message from the Prince of Wales

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6 h. ago William praises Attenborough’s dedication as he wishes him happy 99th birthday

Sir David Attenborough has been on our TV screens for more than seven decades presenting programmes such as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet.

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6 h. ago William shares personal message for David Attenborough to mark his 99th birthday

In addition to sharing his birthday wishes, Prince William told his X followers how the naturalist has offered him a 'sense of hope and optimism' in protecting the planet.

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14 h. ago The woman who's quietly been Sir David Attenborough's rock for three decades: How presenter's daughter Susan has filled the void left by her late mother

Since the death of his wife in 1997, the naturalist, who celebrates his 99th birthday this week with the release of a new film, has relied on his daughter Susan to be by his side at public occasions.

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17 h. ago David Attenborough's rallying cry on 99th birthday after saying 'the end is near'

Sir David Attenborough is campaigning on his 99th birthday to urgently call for change in overfishing of the oceans

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19 h. ago David Attenborough's world turned upside down by tragic phone call

Beloved broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough will celebrate his 99th birthday on Thursday, but will be without his wife, Jane, who died almost 30 years ago

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28 h. ago Ocean with David Attenborough review – a passionate case against the ruination of the seas

Released on his 99th birthday and presented in the context of his remarkable career, Sir David’s authority is matched only by nature’s grandeur in this visually stunning filmA visual marvel like all his work, governed by his own matchless authority and striking a steady tonal balance between warning and hope, David Attenborough’s new film about the oceans is absorbing and compelling. He makes a passionate case against the ruin caused by industrial overfishing and the sinister mega-trawlers which roam everywhere, raking the seabed with their vast metal nets, brutally and wastefully hoovering up fish populations of which the majority is often simply thrown away, depleting developing countries and fishing communities of their share. Attenborough says that this is the new colonialism. The film is released in cinemas in anticipation of the UN’s World Oceans Day in June, which is campaigning for 30% of the world’s oceans to be preserved from exploitation – at present, only around 3% is pr...

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41 h. ago Sir David Attenborough makes powerful plea as he launches his new film Ocean

The veteran broadcaster issued a stark warning ahead of his 99th birthday

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50 h. ago Sir David Attenborough 'delivers greatest message ever' as he prepares to turn 99

Wildlife broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has delivered what promises to be the 'greatest message' of his life as he prepares to release his new film, Ocean, on his 99th birthday

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3 d. ago Sir David Attenborough to front new landmark BBC series weeks after 99th birthday

The much-loved presenter has alluded to approaching 'the end' of his long life, but shows little sign of slowing down

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6 d. ago Sir David Attenborough admits 'the end is near' in heartbreaking admission

Sir David Attenborough has opened up about his mortality, saying he is 'nearing the end of his life' in his new documentary series, Ocean, as he approaches his 99th birthday on May 9

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7 d. ago David Attenborough shares his concerns as he approaches the 'end of his life'

The legendary broadcaster and wildlife expert made his remarks ahead of his 99th birthday

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7 d. ago Sir David Attenborough fears he's 'nearing the end' as he makes 'important' revelation

The broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has reflected on his life and death in a new documentary, as he nears his 99th birthday, saying he is "approaching the end" of his life

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7 d. ago Sir David Attenborough's heartbreaking health concern as BBC legend turns 99

Sir David Attenborough's pal says he'll 'never retire' as the star made a sad admission about his life amid his 99th birthday next week.

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7 d. ago Sir David Attenborough, 98, says 'I am near end of my life' in heartbreaking confession

Beloved wildlife expert Sir David Attenborough has opened up about being in the twilight years of his life as he prepares to celebrate his 99th birthday on May 9

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7 d. ago Attenborough at 99: naturalist ‘goes further than before’ to speak out against industrial fishing in new film

The celebrated presenter warns of ‘modern day colonialism at sea’ as he highlights the destruction caused by overfishing and bottom trawlingWhen David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II documentary aired eight years ago, its impact was so strong it was credited with bringing about a revolution in the way people use plastics. Now film-makers are hoping he can do the same for other destructive environmental practices that the world’s best-known living naturalist describes as “draining the life from our oceans”.The industrial fishing method of bottom trawling is the focus of a large part of Attenborough’s latest film, Ocean, which airs in cinemas from 8 May, the naturalist’s 99th birthday. In a remarkably no-holds-barred narrative, he says these vessels tear the seabed with such force “the trails of destruction can be seen from space”. He also condemns what he calls “modern day colonialism at sea”, where huge trawlers, operating off the coasts of countries reliant on fish for food and livel...

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7 d. ago Sir David Attenborough confesses 'end is near' as 99th birthday approaches

Attenborough has opened up about his mortality as he prepares to celebrate his 99th birthday on May 9.

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