80 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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5 h. ago Best of Sir David Attenborough: 29 Epic quotes starting with his feelings for Scotland

At 99 years of age, Attenborough has explored all of Earth’s continents and inspired people worldwide with their natural beauty.

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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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5 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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7 h. ago Inside David Attenborough's idyllic home and 'favourite place on earth' where the 'end is near'

Sir David Attenborough has been to many beautiful parts of the world but he said his most favourite place is his suburban home nestled in Richmond, Surrey. We've taken a look inside...

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12 h. ago Sir David Attenborough’s ‘global legacy’ celebrated as broadcaster turns 99

The naturalist has been on our screens for more than seven decades, presenting TV programmes including Planet Earth and Blue 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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30 h. ago Tragic phone call that turned David Attenborough's world upside down

Sir David Attenborough met his wife when they were just 18 years old, and the happy couple welcomed two children into the world together before her tragic death in 1997

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37 h. ago The devastating phone call that ended Sir David Attenborough's world: Jane was his greatest love, his rock and soulmate then in a blink of an eye his life was turned upside down

It was while Sir David Attenborough was filming in New Zealand that he received the devastating phone call.

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39 h. ago Sir David Attenborough may be the one celebrating his birthday, but he's given us the best gift of all with his new documentary Ocean, writes BRIAN VINER

Sir David Attenborough turns 99 on Thursday and the best birthday present we can collectively give the great man is by going to the cinema to see his powerful new feature-length documentary.

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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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41 h. ago King Charles joins Sir David Attenborough at Ocean premiere to deliver important message

King Charles attended the premiere of Sir David Attenborough's new film, Ocean, in London - with the pair chatting and laughing together before the movie

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41 h. ago King Charles appears in high spirits as he greets Sir David Attenborough at star

The royal, 76, was suited and booted for the special event and looked dapper in his black tux as he stepped out at the Royal Festival Hall in London .

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42 h. ago Sir David Attenborough may be the one celebrating his birthday, but he's given us the best gift of all with his new documentary Ocean, writes BRIAN VINER 

Sir David Attenborough turns 99 on Thursday and the best birthday present we can collectively give the great man is by going to the cinema to see his powerful new feature-length documentary.

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50 h. ago Sir David Attenborough, 98, tells 'greatest story he's ever told' in his new film

Ocean: With David Attenborough will see the legendary environmentalist, 98, delve further than ever before into the 'most important place on earth' - its oceans.

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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 Gardeners warned 'not to mow' grass until July after Sir David Attenborough's warning

The recent warm weather has seen many Brits heading out into the garden to get on top of the mowing, but experts warn that you should wait

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