Sir David Attenborough, whose show, Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster, is on today (Sunday, September 28), once underwent some “nasty” surgery to ensure he could keep working.
The broadcasting legend, 99, opened up about the surgery during an interview back in 2015, where he also spoke about his wider health problems.
Sir David had heart surgery in 2013 (Credit: ITV)
Sir David Attenborough’s heart operation
In 2013, Sir David stunned fans by undergoing heart surgery. The star, who was 87 years old at the time, had a pacemaker fitted. A pacemaker is a device that helps the heart maintain a regular and appropriate rhythm.
David was forced to cancel a sell-out speaking tour of Australia due to the surgery.
His spokesperson at the time said: “Sir David has now had the operation and his doctors are satisfied with his progress.”
Before the op, the star was described as being his usual “lively” self. “It’s a minor procedure, but it meant that he cannot go on a 27-hour flight to Australia,” they added.
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