David Attenborough also has grandchildren. He’s a grandpa! Imagine having the ultimate “My grandpa is cooler than your grandpa” story. “Yeah, my grandpa invented the word ‘prehistoric’ for a generation.”
Was David Attenborough married and does he have kids? - The Mirror
And here’s the kicker: his great-nephew is the actor Captain Fantastic himself, Viggo Mortensen. No, seriously. Viggo’s mother was Attenborough’s sister-in-law. So, Hollywood royalty meets nature royalty. It’s a bizarre, beautiful web.
So, Is He Single Now?
Since Jane passed away, Sir David has not remarried. He’s been a widower for over 25 years. He lives alone, but he’s never truly alone—he’s surrounded by his work, his family, and the billions of viewers who treat him like a wise grandpa.
Some people find that sad. I find it kind of poetic. He had one great love, and that was enough. His second love is the planet. Most of us can’t even commit to a gym membership for a month, and this guy committed to a marriage and a life’s mission.