Sir David Attenborough has said he is 'not afraid of death' ahead of his milestone 100th birthday. Reflecting on his life as he approaches his birthday, Sir David has candidly said he is not afraid of dying – but rather of not living enough. He simply said: 'I'm not afraid of d.e.a.t.h… I'm afraid of not living enough.' Sir David Attenborough has said he is 'not afraid of death' ahead of his milestone 100th birthday on May 8Despite his love for animals and his close encounters with nature's species, Sir David has admitted he hates rats. Despite worries from fans he may stop making new programmes, Sir David shows no signs of slowing down, with new shows this year.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2026 13:53 UTC