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Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall dies at 91

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

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