Jane Goodall’s Passing

Daniela Amador, Staff • October 20, 2025

Drawing of younger Jane Goodall surrounded by chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park.

On Oct. 1, 2025, Jane Goodall passed away in her sleep due to natural causes just before she was meant to make an appearance at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as part of her United States tour. Goodall was born on April 3, 1934, and lived a long life to the age of 91.

Science is about innovation and expanding our common understanding of the world. In the scientific world, Jane Goodall was one of the most influential ethologists and conservationists, as well as a pioneer in the study of animal behavior.

During her meaningful life, Goodall built and supported several organizations, including the Jane Goodall Institute Global and Roots and Shoots . These organizations each focus on bringing attention and change to environmental issues; furthermore, they inspire both the youth and adults alike to support their cause.

Goodall’s work first gained traction in 1963 when an article titled “My Life Among Wild Chimpanzees” was published in the National Geographic magazine. The article detailed her groundbreaking experiences and research.

Jane Goodall’s work with chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania changed human relationships with animals forever. While living amongst these animals, Goodall discovered that chimpanzees had the capability to use and make tools as well as an ability to possess a strong understanding of emotions, contrary to what was previously believed.

She had empathy not just towards chimpanzees, but creatures in general, fighting for the respect and preservation of countless species. In the current age, chimpanzees are considered an endangered species, showing the urgent need to continue Goodall’s work.

Even though Jane Goodall’s journey of protecting and understanding the Earth has ended, her legacy and accomplishments still remain. Her predecessors and anyone with the passion to bring change will continue to push forward the advancement of Goodall’s work.

Why is it important to remember what Goodall stood for? She represents the change people can make in their own lives. There will always be adventures to start and journeys to continue, so remember those who have inspired you to go outside and learn. Exploring the unknown isn’t always about looking up, but at the world around you.

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Daniela Amador, Section Editor

Daniela Amador has been in journalism for four years. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, and watching shows and movies. Some of her favorite movies are “The Lego Batman Movie” and the “Barbie” films. She loves collecting physical media and adding it into her collection. She is a card collector of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and K-pop photocards. The clubs she is currently in at Canyon are DFY, MHS, Fashion Club, and she is the president of the STF Human Rights Club.

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