A Canadian icon is celebrating his birthday.
On Wednesday, environmental activist and broadcaster David Suzuki turned 85, and Canadians marked the milestone with congratulations on social media.
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Suzuki received birthday wishes from the likes of George Stroumboulopoulos, Mark Critch and more.
Always fighting the good fight! David Suzuki turns 85 today. HBD David. pic.twitter.com/z0mUP1hISI
— George StroumbouloPHÒulos 🐺 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇷🇵🇱🇪🇬 (@strombo) March 24, 2021
Happy 85th Birthday to the incredible David Suzuki RS pic.twitter.com/TXA72YRpxf
— Ron Sexsmith (@RonSexsmith) March 24, 2021
Happy 85th Birthday David Suzuki. How about a Nature of Things where you explain how you and @WilliamShatner look so good at 85 and 90? @DavidSuzukiFDN pic.twitter.com/YWmBAXYEcs
— Mark Critch (@markcritch) March 24, 2021
Throughout human history we've always needed courageous and tireless advocates to move us forward. David Suzuki has been fighting for a healthy planet, and a sustainable and equitable future for decades. Happy Birthday! pic.twitter.com/DdAP1wS5IE
— Kenneth Oppel (@kennethoppel) March 24, 2021
Today is David Suzuki's 85th birthday. Happy birthday David! 🎂 We're celebrating by re-watching his conversation with Bill Moyers from the #MoyersArchive. Join us! #climatechange https://t.co/pynZCwCbUV
— BillMoyers.com (@BillMoyers) March 24, 2021
A fierce advocate for the environment, Suzuki began his career in broadcasting with science-focused shows for children and adults on the CBC in the early 1970s.
In 1979 he began hosting the long-running programme “The Nature of Things”, which has been aired in nearly 50 countries around the world.
Suzuki has also published a number of books, and been a strong activist for global action on climate change.