Jane Goodall, the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees and a tireless advocate for conservation, has died at 91.
The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed she passed away of natural causes on October 1, 2025, while touring in California. Goodall’s pioneering research began in 1960 in Gombe, Tanzania, where her patient observations revealed chimpanzees using tools, forming bonds, and displaying unique personalities.
Her discoveries reshaped science and inspired global conservation. She later founded the Jane Goodall Institute, championed youth programs, and appeared in countless documentaries. Even in her nineties, she traveled widely to deliver messages of urgency and hope. Tributes poured in, including from Leonardo DiCaprio, who called her his hero and urged continued support for her Institute and mission.
