David Attenborough previously revealed that when he dies he hopes it will be a “quick process”.
For more than 70 years, Sir David, 99, has entertained and educated the nation, thanks to his award-winning nature documentaries – including Kingdom, which is on today (November 23).
Earlier this year, though, he sparked concern following a heartbreaking “end of life” statement. But that’s not the only time David has spoken about the prospect of a world where he’s not around…
He previously opened up about dying (Credit: BBC iPlayer)
David Attenborough’s heartbreaking death confession
In 2021, David was interviewed by Anderson Cooper for CBS News. During their chat, David spoke about death and what he fears the most.
“What are you most fearful of at this moment?” Anderson asked, to which David replied: “Becoming helpless and gaga.”
David was then asked if he was scared of death. He said: “No. Not for the process, I’d just like it to be a quick process, thanks very much.”
As for what moment David would want to relive, he shared: “First time seeing the coral reef. Watching a hummingbird. Sitting alongside a gorilla. Holding my firstborn baby.”
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