Dr. Jane Goodall died on October 1. While her death wasn’t exactly totally unexpected given that she was 91 years old, it’s still a big loss. After all, she inspired people around the world with her dedication to conservationism and groundbreaking work with chimpanzees. A new report has revealed details behind Jane’s death.
Jane Goodall died of a cardiac arrest
We now know what caused Jane Goodall’s death earlier this month. The world-renowned primatologist may have seemed immortal, but it was actually something pretty standard that led to her passing.
In the death certificate, obtained by TMZ, Jane’s cause of death is listed as cardiopulmonary arrest – basically, a heart attack. Age is a risk factor for the event.
The document also notes that Jane had epilepsy, though it’s not clear if that was a factor in her death.
The famed animal lover previously said she viewed death as an “adventure.” Speaking to MariaShriver.com, she explained: “I’m not afraid of death. Just the dying part; it depends what you die of. I don’t now what happens when we die. I just feel there’s something else. To me, death is kind of an adventure.”
She also told the publication that her life’s legacy was “helping people to understand who animals really are.” She offered some sage advice: “To connect the heart and brain, get into nature. When you have a relationship with some kind of animal it’s very grounding. Think about all of the little consequences of the choices we make. That’s the key.”
Jane was considered one of the world’s ultimate authorities on chimpanzees and primate behavior. She spent decades living among them in the wild, learning their habits and personalities up close. Her work didn’t just change science, it made people everywhere stop and rethink how we treat animals and the planet.
A number of celebrities paid tribute to her on social media after he passing, including Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
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