The news of Jane Goodall’s passing at age 91 reverberated around the world on October 1, 2025. Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, was a remarkable example of courage and conviction, working tirelessly throughout her life to raise awareness about threats to wildlife, promote conservation, and inspire a more harmonious, sustainable relationship between people, animals, and the natural world. Jane was a world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian. She was known around the world for her 65-year study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania. However, in the latter part of her life she expanded her focus and became a global advocate for human rights, animal welfare, environmental protection, and many other crucial issues.
Jane’s impact was never confined to science or conservation. She touched lives. She reminded us— constantly, gently, fiercely — that every individual can make a difference. She lit sparks of hope across generations and across the globe. Jane’s light continues to shine — in the forests, in the classrooms, in the hearts of those she inspired.


LLI Coordinator: Ann Cain