Jane Goodall, the legendary primatologist whose research transformed the study of chimpanzees and shaped global conservation efforts, has died at the age of 91.

“Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes,” The Jane Goodall Institute announced on Instagram Wednesday morning. “She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.”

Goodall had been scheduled to speak on Friday in Los Angeles.

A legacy of discovery

Over the course of her career, she became known not only for her groundbreaking scientific discoveries but also for her advocacy for the protection of wildlife and the environment.

Goodall’s pioneering work as a primatologist revolutionized science and inspired generations

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