'Absolute legend': London pays tribute to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th anniversary

"The message, produced by BBC Studios, was being played throughout the day and consists of a two-minute video dedicated to Sir David from planet Earth, reflecting on his decades-long career. Meanwhile, a heartwarming tribute to Sir David was displayed on Tube station whiteboard. The message hailed Sir David as an "absolute legend" and "truly one of the greatest human beings on planet earth"."

"It reads: "With every year that passes by on our planet earth, you age like a fine wine; "From Isleworth and the wild isles to the ocean all forms of life on earth adore you, "It may be a blue planet, but you cheer us up when we're blue, "We would love to do something special for you to celebrate you being one hundred and being so divine." It concludes: "We would love to see Borough Station renamed Sir David Attenborough Station.""

"The Piccadilly tribute emphasises his contribution to natural history filmmaking and storytelling using archival footage of Sir David, as well as clips from his recent work. The video is said to capture the spirit that defines his career and inspires audiences, while reflecting on his key moments as a veteran broadcaster and natural historian."

"Jonny Keeling, head of BBC Studios natural history unit, said: Sir David Attenborough has changed the way we view the planet. He has inspired me and millions of others to love and cherish the natural world. As he turns 100, this birthday message celebrates his extraordinary work which continues to move audiences of all ages across the globe."

London marked Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with public tributes at major landmarks. Piccadilly Lights displayed a birthday message produced by BBC Studios, playing throughout the day as a two-minute video dedicated to his career. The video used archival footage and clips from recent work to reflect on decades of natural history filmmaking and storytelling. A Tube station whiteboard also carried a tribute calling him an “absolute legend” and one of the greatest human beings on the planet. The message compared his aging to fine wine and expressed affection for his influence on people and the natural world, ending with a request to rename Borough Station in his honor.

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