The world famous primatologist was on a speaking tour in the United States when she died.

17:17, Mon, Oct 20, 2025 Updated: 17:27, Mon, Oct 20, 2025

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Jane Goodall worked until her death (Image: Getty)

Legendary primatologist Dame Jane Goodall died earlier this month of causes which can now be revealed. According to her death certificate, the 91-year-old suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest in California, US, on October 1. A host of celebrities and royalty previously paid tribute to Dame Jane, who devoted her life to primates, with her research on chimpanzees the longest field study ever undertaken of any group of animals in the wild.

Prince William penned a personal tribute to the conservationist saying she had "boundless curiosity, compassion and pioneering spirit transformed our understanding of the natural world". His words followed those of his brother the Duke of Sussex, who forged a close bond with the famed primatologist and described her as "a visionary humanitarian, scientist, friend to the planet, and friend to us".

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