Jane Goodall, wildlife advocate and primate expert, dies
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Jane Goodall, who died on Wednesday aged 91 in California, transformed how the world sees animals – and helped redefine humanity’s place in nature. RFI's Alison Hird spoke with Goodall in 2018, when a documentary about her early years in the forest was drawing new attention to her research.
The pioneering British primatologist died on Wednesday at the age of 91 while on a speaking tour in the United States.
Natalie Portman was another actress who was lucky enough to meet Jane Goodall in person. She called the primatologist her “ultimate hero,” celebrating her not only as a scientist but as a woman who broke new ground in a largely male-dominated field.
On October 1, the heartbreaking news broke that famed primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall died at 91 while on a speaking tour in the United States. She left behind a legacy of groundbreaking scientific discoveries and environmental activism, and the world is mourning the loss, including the royal family.
Jane Goodall leaves behind a legacy of helping wildlife, championing conservation efforts on every continent, and advocating for the world’s poor.
Jane Goodall, who died on Wednesday at the age of 91, followed several principles that geriatricians recommend for a long and healthy life. A scientist, conservationist and author, Dr. Goodall stayed active, working until the day she died. She had a clear sense of purpose for her life. And she was an enduring optimist.
"Everyone says, ‘Oh, we're at the end of an era,’ but the era isn't going to end," Mary Lewis tells PEOPLE of the famed ethologist and conservationist