David Attenborough works out will ‘save our world' as he addresses health at age 98
'After a lifetime of filming our planet, I'm sure nothing is more important,' nature presenter said
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest available on Sir David Attenborough’s age and current status:
- Sir David Attenborough was born on May 8, 1926, which makes him 100 years old as of May 2026. He celebrated his 100th birthday in 2026, marking a century of contributions to natural history broadcasting.[7]
- Reports around 2024–2025 noted him continuing to work on projects and appearing at events, underscoring that he remains active in public life well into his late 90s and beyond, with ongoing media releases such as Ocean: With David Attenborough.[2][3][4]
- Coverage also highlighted his remarkable stamina and commitment, including filming and appearances for new documentaries and premieres, even as he approached and passed the 95–99 age range.[5][6][8]
If you’d like, I can pull more specific, up-to-date articles or videos about his activities this year and provide direct links. Would you prefer a brief list of recent appearances or a short summary focused on his age milestone and health notes?
[Citations: Attenborough 100th birthday coverage and ongoing activity noted in sources.][3][4][6][2][7]