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Netflix Releases Jane Goodall’s Posthumous Interview, Launching ‘Famous Last Words’

Recorded in March with Brad Falchuk in a closed-door session, the 55-minute episode preserves her unedited farewell urging hope, personal responsibility, conservation.

Jane Goodall is pictured in the premiere episode of the Netflix series “Famous Last Words.” Her interview was conducted in March and held until just after her death. (Netflix)
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Overview

  • Netflix on Friday debuted the first episode of Famous Last Words featuring Jane Goodall, now streaming globally as the series’ inaugural posthumous interview.
  • The conversation was filmed in March 2025 in a private setup with remotely operated cameras and conducted by executive producer Brad Falchuk.
  • Goodall’s closing message, released in full by Netflix, calls for daily action to protect nature, emphasizes that individual lives matter, and expresses a belief in life beyond death.
  • Producers describe the interview as deeply personal with never-before-heard stories; outlets report she also offers candid assessments of several world leaders.
  • Tributes continue from figures including Leonardo DiCaprio, Gisele Bündchen and Jane Fonda, as her institute confirms she died Wednesday in California at 91 and highlights her Gombe research, the Jane Goodall Institute, Roots & Shoots and UN Peace Messenger work.