Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall dies at 91

Goodall "passed away due to natural causes" while in California, the institute said

Last updated: October 01, 2025 | 22:32

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APRIL 23 Dr. Jane Goodall attends the TIME 100 Summit 2019 on April 23, 2019 in New York City.

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British primatologist Jane Goodall, who studied chimpanzees and became a renowned wildlife crusader, has died aged 91, her institute said Wednesday.

Goodall "passed away due to natural causes" while in California on a speaking tour of the United States, the institute said in a statement on social media.

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