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Sir David Attenborough admits 'the end is near' in heartbreaking admission


Sir David Attenborough has opened up about his mortality, saying he is 'nearing the end of his life' in his new documentary series, Ocean, as he approaches his 99th birthday on May 9

In his new project, Ocean with David Attenborough, he made a heartfelt confession: "When I first saw the sea as a young boy, it was thought of as a vast wilderness to be tamed and mastered for the benefit of humanity. Viewers can watch the film in cinemas from May 8, the day the veteran broadcaster turns 99 (Image: PA)He also voiced his deep worries about the deteriorating state of our oceans, confessing: "Today, it is in such poor health I would find it hard not to lose hope were it not for the most remarkable discovery of all." In an interview with the Telegraph a few years ago, David acknowledged that he was "coming to terms" with the fact that as finding the right words takes longer, you can "run into problems", as evidenced by his struggle to recall the name of a plant in front of him.

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