David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100
BBC tributes and special events mark his centenary as he is praised for 70 years of wildlife filmmaking and environmental advocacy.
- On Friday, May 8, 2026, Sir David Attenborough turned 100, marked by a 90-minute live concert at London's Royal Albert Hall featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra, Dan Smith, and Sigur Rós.
- Attenborough's broadcasting career has spanned more than 70 years, producing over 100 nature documentaries including the landmark 1979 series "Life on Earth," which transformed public understanding of evolution and the natural world.
- Prince William, heir to the UK throne, described him as a "national treasure," while US singer-songwriter Billie Eilish praised his "deep love and knowledge of our planet." Over 50 organisms bear his name.
- The BBC is dedicating a week of programming to his life, while museums nationwide have staged tributes marking the centenary. Attenborough said he was "completely overwhelmed" by the many birthday well-wishes.
- As he marks his centenary, Sir David continues to advocate for climate action and environmental protection, his voice remaining a critical catalyst for global conservation efforts amid accelerating biodiversity loss.
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The broadcaster and natural historian renowned for narrating landmark nature documentaries turned 100 on Friday, May 8.
His birthday will be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall and BBC One will broadcast the event live.
Celebrated: Sir David Attenborough at 100
David Attenborough turns 100 today, Friday, May 8, as the UK honours its favourite broadcaster, naturalist, and environmental advocate through various events and public expressions of admiration. Millions of viewers are tuning in to programmes on multiple channels that cover details from his remarkable career of more than seven decades of dedicated service to informing the public about the… Source
David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
LONDON — He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in World War II, and is still making wildlife documentaries.On Friday, one of the world’s most famous wildlife experts and climate campaigners, David Attenborough, turns 100. His films have brought intimate scenes of nature to hundreds of millions of viewers.Brits call him a national hero.“He can inform you, or make you cry at some iguanas being chased by snakes!” says Chris Dametto, …
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