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Jane Goodall Dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the world’s foremost chimpanzee expert and conservationist, died of natural causes on October 1, 2025, while on a speaking tour in California.
The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed her passing, sparking tributes worldwide.
Groundbreaking Work
Goodall’s research began in 1960 in Gombe, Tanzania, where she documented tool use, social bonds, and unique personalities among chimpanzees.
Her discoveries transformed science’s view of humans’ closest relatives.
In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, advocating for conservation and youth engagement.
Global Impact
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio honored her, writing: “Jane Goodall devoted her life to protecting our planet and giving a voice to the wild animals and the ecosystems they inhabit…
My last message to Jane was simple: ‘You are my hero.’”
Enduring Legacy
Goodall’s message centered on urgency and hope. She often reminded audiences that “every individual can make a difference.” She is survived by her son, Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick, and three grandchildren.
Jane Goodall Dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the world’s foremost chimpanzee expert and conservationist, died of natural causes on October 1, 2025, while on a speaking tour in California.
The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed her passing, sparking tributes worldwide.
Groundbreaking Work
Goodall’s research began in 1960 in Gombe, Tanzania, where she documented tool use, social bonds, and unique personalities among chimpanzees.
Her discoveries transformed science’s view of humans’ closest relatives.
In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, advocating for conservation and youth engagement.
Global Impact
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio honored her, writing: “Jane Goodall devoted her life to protecting our planet and giving a voice to the wild animals and the ecosystems they inhabit…
My last message to Jane was simple: ‘You are my hero.’”
Enduring Legacy
Goodall’s message centered on urgency and hope. She often reminded audiences that “every individual can make a difference.” She is survived by her son, Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick, and three grandchildren.
