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Jane Goodall’s Final Interview Releases on Netflix Following Her Death at 91

The posthumous episode presents her closing appeal for hope, urging individual action to safeguard the planet.

Overview

  • The Jane Goodall Institute confirmed on Oct. 1 that Goodall died of natural causes in California while on a U.S. speaking tour, with her longtime assistant noting she was working hours before the announcement.
  • Netflix posted the inaugural episode of its Famous Last Words series featuring Goodall, recorded in March in a closed-door session with interviewer and executive producer Brad Falchuk using remotely operated cameras.
  • In her remarks, Goodall tells viewers their lives matter and that daily choices can make a positive difference, framing hope as essential to confronting environmental crises.
  • Coverage highlights her pioneering research at Gombe beginning in 1960, her documentation of chimpanzee tool use, and the global conservation work advanced through the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots.
  • Tributes from public figures including Leonardo DiCaprio, Jane Fonda, Prince Harry and David Attenborough praised her scientific impact and advocacy as her organizations continue their programs worldwide.