Author and BBC star Desmond Morris, well known for dedicating his life to natural history as well as hosting his hit shows, has died at the age of 98
Legendary zoologist Desmond Morris has died ages 98, it has been announced.
The author and BBC star passed away on Sunday, having devoted his life to natural history and hosting the popular show, Zoo Time. The animal enthusiast, who gained worldwide recognition with his 1967 bestseller The Naked Ape, passed away in Ireland, where he had lived since the passing of his wife, Ramona, in 2018.
His death has sparked an outpouring of tributes, with fans remembering the “wonderful” personality. One fan shared on social media: “I loved watching him present Zoo Time on TV when I was a child”.
Another said: “RIP, wonderful Desmond Morris at the grand old age of 98. Zoologist, ethnologist, one of Britain’s foremost surrealist artists, and cat fan.”
A third added: “I loved his books. One day in the 70s, I was ambling along in Oxford when I spotted him across the street, standing there staring at me. I wonder if I was exhibiting more than usual ape-like behaviour that day?”
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