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Jane Goodall Dies at 91 on California Speaking Tour

Her Gombe discoveries redefined primatology, setting a model for conservation work that continues through her institute and youth programs.

A photo of Jane Goodall holding a chimp in the jungle
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British primatologist Jane Goodall visits a chimpanzee rescue center on June 9, 2018 in Entebbe, Uganda.

Overview

  • Her institute confirmed she died of natural causes in the Los Angeles area, where she was traveling for talks.
  • Local authorities said emergency crews responded around 8:30 a.m. and reported no suspicion of foul play.
  • She had been scheduled to speak at UCLA’s Royce Hall this week during a nationwide tour.
  • Beginning in 1960 at Gombe Stream, she documented tool use, hunting, and complex social behavior in chimpanzees.
  • Her legacy includes founding the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots, receiving honors such as the 2025 U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, and serving as a UN Messenger of Peace, with tributes pouring in from global leaders.