Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel Biography; Obituary And Cause Of Death Of David Attenborough’s Wife
Sarah Rodriguez
Updated on January 04, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel was a popular English broadcaster and natural historian who is best known as the wife of Sir David Frederick Attenborough.
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel was born on 11 July 1926 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, in the United Kingdom. There is no information on her parents, siblings, and early childhood life.
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel attended a local high school before proceeding to the Cambridge University where she graduated with flying colors in her field.
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Orie and David Frederick Attenborough married in 1950 when they were 23 and 24 years old respectively. It is unclear how they met. They were married for 47 before she died.
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Orie Obituary
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Orie died on February 16, 1997, at age 77.
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Orie Children
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Orie is the mother of Robert Attenborough and Susan Attenborough.
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Orie Cause Of Death
Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Orie died of a brain haemorrhage in 1997.