Sir David Attenborough breaks record as oldest Daytime Emmy winner at 99

Sir David Attenborough, at 99, became the oldest winner of a Daytime Emmy, surpassing Dick Van Dyke’s previous record, highlighting his enduring legacy in television.

• At the Daytime Emmy Awards held on Friday, Sir David Attenborough won the award for daytime personality, non-daily for his work on Netflixs Secret Lives of Orangutans.
• Sir David Attenborough, aged 99, broke the record previously held by Dick Van Dyke, who won the Daytime Emmy at 98 while also being recognized for his contributions to television.
• This historic win for Sir David Attenborough emphasizes the relevance of documentary programming, which competes alongside popular soap operas like General Hospital and Days of Our Lives in the awards.