Jane Goodall’s cause of death has been determined, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The legendary chimpanzee expert died at age 91 on October 1 in Los Angeles, California, where she was on a speaking tour.
Her death certificate stated she suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest, which refers to an incident in which the heart stops beating and the lungs stop working properly.
Goodall suffered a cardiopulmonary arrest.
The chances of suffering a cardiopulmonary arrest increase with age, therefore Goodall’s death has reportedly been considered natural.
Goodall’s death certificate also revealed she suffered from epilepsy, though it’s unclear if that played a role in her passing.
A statement from the Jane Goodall Institute shared on Instagram also listed her death as natural causes.
Goodall was a world-renowned chimpanzee expert.
The statement read: “The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes.
“She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
“Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.”
Goodall spent 60 years studying chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park.
Goodall dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees and spent 60 years conducting research on primates in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park.
She made numerous groundbreaking discoveries on chimpanzee behavior, including observing them use tools, which challenged traditional beliefs and encouraged research on the link between primates and humans.
In addition to her scientific contributions, Goodall was a fierce animal rights and environmental activist.
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