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Jane Goodall, Iconic Chimpanzee Researcher, Dies at 91

10/13/2025

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Jane Goodall, renowned for her pioneering research on chimpanzees, died on October 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, at age 91.
She founded the Jane Goodall Institute and served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
Her research showed chimpanzees use tools and have complex emotions.
Her legacy includes more than 27 books and the Roots & Shoots program that promotes youth engagement in conservation.
She is survived by her son, three grandchildren, and her sister.

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Jane Goodall, renowned for her pioneering research on chimpanzees, died on October 1, 2025, in Los Angeles, California, at age 91.
She founded the Jane Goodall Institute and served as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.
Her research showed chimpanzees use tools and have complex emotions.
Her legacy includes more than 27 books and the Roots & Shoots program that promotes youth engagement in conservation.
She is survived by her son, three grandchildren, and her sister.