David Attenborough: ‘The Messages I Received After Turning 100 Made Me Extremely Happy’

Renowned biologist and celebrated broadcaster David Attenborough has expressed immense happiness over the greetings he received on his 100th birthday. He is celebrating a century of life this Friday, followed by a special musical event at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

In an audio message released on Thursday, Sir David said, “I was planning to quietly mark my birthday, but you all made me think differently.” He added, “The heartfelt wishes from countless people and families spanning from nurseries to care homes truly excited me.” “While I cannot respond to everyone personally, I want to thank you all and extend my best wishes to those organizing the events.”

Sir David was born in West London on May 8, 1926, and began working with the BBC in 1952. The upcoming celebration will recall special moments from his work with wildlife. The BBC Concert Orchestra will also perform live music alongside screenings of scenes from his popular television series.

This week, the BBC is commemorating Sir David’s 100th birthday with special programming. Over the past weekend, Sir David and his production team shared insights from their experiences on the 1979 series ‘Life on Earth.’ Kate Phillips, the BBC’s Chief Content Officer, remarked, “This moment to honor Sir David’s 100th birthday is a wonderful opportunity.” In tribute to Attenborough, a newly discovered species has been named after him.