Sir David Attenborough 100th birthday: Where does he live, who was his wife, did they have children?
Sir David Attenborough recorded an audio message to thank well wishes for their birthday messages on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
On a public Sir David Attenborough Facebook account, one fan wrote: “Wishing Sir David a very Happy 100th Birthday! xxx
“The whole world today is celebrating today. He has been a constant presence in our lives, educating, entertaining and inspiring all of us.
“What a remarkable man he is.
“Loved by us all, he truly deserves to be celebrated x.”
Another fan wrote: “Happy 100th Birthday My Wonderful Hero and The Greatest Man On The Planet David Attenborough This Wonderful Man Always Call My Wonderful Hero .”
Sir David Attenborough recorded an audio where he said: “I had rather thought that I would celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems that many of you have had other ideas.
“I’ve been completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings, from preschool groups to care home residents and countless individuals and families of all ages. I simply can’t reply to each of you all separately, but I would like to thank you all most sincerely for your kind messages.”
The official Instagram account for the royal family reads: “Wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy 100th birthday. Enjoy your special celebration this evening! 🎈🦍🐆🦅🌿
“Tune in to ‘David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth’ at 8.30pm on BBC One and @bbciplayer.”
In response, one person wrote: “Gosh you realise how much older than the King he is from that first picture. I can’t believe it’s 48 years since we saw David Attenborough with the gorillas. It feels like yesterday. Happy 100th Birthday Sir David and thank you for all your work for the environment.”
Another person said: “Thank You For Everything Sir David Attenborough, Wishing You Special Most Precious Lifelong Birthday Wishes. Congratulations For Completing 100 years of beautiful journey, you are a true sense of happiness and inspiration. 🎉♥️💯👏🏻.”
Who was Sir David Attenborough married to?
Sir David Attenborough married Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel in 1950, she predeceased him on February 16, 1997 after falling into a coma following a brain haemorrhage. In his memoir, Life on Air, Sir David Attenborough said: “The focus of my life, the anchor had gone…now I was lost."
Sir David Attenborough and his wife had two children: Robert and Susan. He spoke about his loss to the Radio Times and said: “You accommodate things… you deal with things. I'm quite used to solitude in the wilds, but, no, an empty house is not what I enjoy.
“But my daughter's there. In moments of grief – deep grief – the only consolation you can find is in the natural world."
Sir David Attenborough lives in Richmond, London.