**Jane Goodall, Renowned Primatologist and Conservationist, Dies at 91**
*Published October 1, 2025, 2:26 p.m. ET*
Jane Goodall, best known for her groundbreaking research and tireless efforts to protect chimpanzees, has passed away at the age of 91, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The esteemed animal welfare activist remained active into her 90s and was in California this week as part of her ongoing speaking tour.
**Institute Confirms Passing**
The Jane Goodall Institute announced this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has died of natural causes.
“She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States,” the Institute’s statement read.
The announcement continued: “Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.”
**Global Tributes Pour In**
Social media users quickly responded to the news of Goodall’s passing. One user wrote, “Rest in peace, Jane Goodall. You taught us that kindness is a form of strength and that respect for life in all its forms is the truest measure of humanity. You will be dearly missed.”
Another added, “It is impossible to sum up the impact she has had on our world and on science in a social media post. She lived a long and incredible life, but I am devastated.”
“A pioneer, a dreamer, a voice for animals and the planet,” praised another. “She taught us to see ourselves in chimpanzees and hope in nature, and the world feels less friendly without her.”
**A Lifetime of Groundbreaking Work**
Jane Goodall founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977 to support research on great apes. In addition to her scientific work, she established Roots & Shoots, a youth program dedicated to environmental and humanitarian issues, as well as TACARE, which focuses on sustainable development in African villages.
She began her landmark chimpanzee research in the wild in Tanzania at just 26 years old, making discoveries that forever changed the field of ethology.
Through her research, Goodall demonstrated that primates exhibit behaviors strikingly similar to humans, including complex communication and even the use of tools.
In a 2020 interview with ABC News, she described primates’ behavior:
*“Their behavior, with their gestures, kissing, embracing, holding hands, and patting on the back… The fact that they can actually be violent and brutal and have a kind of war, but also loving and altruistic.”*
**Inspiring Women in STEM**
Goodall’s dedication has also inspired generations of women to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). According to The Jane Goodall Institute — which cited census data from 1970 to 2011 — the number of women in STEM fields has risen from 7 percent to 26 percent in the last 60 years.
**A Call to Action on Climate Change**
Beyond her work with animals, Goodall was a passionate advocate for addressing the climate crisis. She often emphasized the urgent need for human action.
“We are definitely at a point where we need to make something happen. We are imperiled. We have a window of time. I’m fairly sure we do. But, we’ve got to take action,” she said.
**Cherished Support from Family**
Despite facing skepticism during her lifetime, Goodall always had unwavering support from her mother.
“She said, if you really want to do something like this, you’re going to have to work really hard,” Goodall recalled during an interview on the *Call Her Daddy* podcast with host Alex Cooper.
“Take advantage of every opportunity. And if you don’t give up, hopefully you find a way.”
Reflecting on her legacy, Goodall added, “I wish Mom was alive, and maybe she’s listening. The number of people who said, ‘Jane, I want to thank you. You’ve taught me because you did it. I can do it too.’”
—
Jane Goodall’s extraordinary life and legacy continue to inspire millions worldwide to respect, protect, and cherish the natural world. She will be deeply missed.
https://radaronline.com/p/jane-goodall-dead-animal-welfare-activist-monkeys-chimps/