Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall was a pioneer a tireless advocate and a deeply compassionate conservationist who inspired others to care about primates and all animals during a long life well lived according to tributes from around the world Former President Joe Biden who awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom just before he left office commented on social media that she spread messages of hope that mobilized a global movement to protect the planet Journalist Maria Shriver called Goodall a legendary figure and a friend while PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk reported she forever changed the way we view our fellow animals The death of the famed primatologist who produced groundbreaking research while living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago was communicated Wednesday by the Jane Goodall Institute She was Here s a roundup of particular notable reactions to Goodall s death and legacy Former President Joe Biden Jill and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jane Goodall whose activism vision and message of hope mobilized a global movement to protect the planet Above all Jane taught us that when we search for humanity in the natural world around us we discover it within ourselves We are sending our love and strength to the Goodall family and everyone who was touched by her remarkable life of utility On the social platform X UN Secretary-General Ant nio Guterres I m deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Jane Goodall our dear Messenger of Peace She is leaving an extraordinary legacy for humanity our planet On X Journalist Maria Shriver Jane Goodall was a legendary figure and a friend I admired her learned from her and was so honored to get to spend time with her over the years She stayed at her mission and on her mission She changed the world and the lives of everyone she impacted The world lost one of its best in the present day and I lost someone I adored On X Former President Barack Obama Jane Goodall had a remarkable ability to inspire us to connect with the natural wonders of our world and her groundbreaking work on primates and the importance of conservation opened doors for generations of women in science Michelle and I are thinking of all those who loved and admired her On X PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk Jane Goodall was a gifted scientist and trailblazer who forever changed the way we view our fellow animals Caring about all animals she went vegan after reading Animal Liberation and helped PETA with multiple campaigns calling her visit to a Maryland laboratory full of chimpanzees in barren isolation chambers the worst experience of my life We could invariably count on her to be on the animals side whether she was urging UPS to stop shipping hunting trophies calling for SeaWorld s closure or a shutdown of the Oregon National Primate Research Center Report Environmentalist and nature broadcaster Chris Packham She s used her voice calmly and in a dedicated fashion to speak up for life on Earth against all of the threats that it faces And in a multitude of approaches Jane just died on the job The job that her life became And that was protecting life on Earth Interview Philanthropist Melinda French Gates As a world-renowned ethologist and conservationist who spent more than years studying wild chimpanzees Dr Jane Goodall fundamentally changed the way we understand the world and our place in it She was also an extraordinarily powerful advocate inspiring young people all over the world to stay curious compassionate and committed to building a brighter future for people animals and the circumstances What a force she was On X Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney The world has lost a tireless guardian of nature Dr Jane Goodall changed the way we understand animals and our own humanity Her advocacy inspired generations and her research revolutionized the field of biology Her legacy lives on through every life she fought to protect May she rest in peace and may we take up her torch On X Former President Bill Clinton Jane Goodall not only taught us about the world around us but about ourselves and our responsibility to protect the planet The best tribute we can pay her is to redouble our efforts to defend the conditions so that all life on Earth can truly share the future She will be missed On Facebook Sen Cory Booker Thank you Jane Goodall for a lasting legacy of conservation system to all of us and for consistently being brave On X Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg Jane Goodall s brilliant mind compassionate heart and pioneering spirit helped us better understand our connection to nature and our responsibility to defend it and she inspired generations to do their part It was an honor to have her alongside us just last week to share with leaders a message that is more urgent than ever On X Kitty Block president and CEO of Humane World for Animals Goodall s influence on the animal protection neighborhood is immeasurable and her work on behalf of primates and all animals will never be forgotten Report Chef Jos Andr s My friend Jane Goodall was the wisest and greater part compassionate person I ve ever met She could make anybody feel hopeful about the future no matter the hardships of the present Just this weekend she wrote to let me know she was thinking about what she could do to alleviate all of the suffering in Gaza in Ukraine in Sudan and beyond She was my hero my inspiration I will miss her every single day On X Apple CEO Tim Cook Jane Goodall was a groundbreaking scientist and leader who taught us all so much about the beauty and wonder of our world She never stopped advocating for nature people and the planet we share May she rest in peace On X California Gov Gavin Newsom Jane Goodall was a global legend at the forefront of discovery developing through walls for women in primatology science and beyond Her curiosity strength and kindness changed the world bridging countries and cultures in pursuit of a better future On X Actor Leonardo DiCaprio For decades Jane traveled the world with tireless force awakening generations to the wonder of the natural world She spoke directly to the next generation instilling hope responsibility and the belief that every individual can make a difference She inspired millions to care to act and to hope She never stopped My last message to Jane was simple You are my hero Now we all must carry the torch for her in protecting our one shared home On Facebook UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay Dr Jane Goodall was able to convey the lessons of her research to everyone especially young people She changed the way we see Great Apes Her chimpanzee greetings at UNESCO last year she who so strongly supported our work for the biosphere will echo for years to come Comment Musician Moby The last time jane and I spoke she was remarkably calm about dying she referred to it as her next big adventure jane had one of the bulk remarkable lives of pretty much any human being ever she reached hundreds of millions of people with her message of awe wonder compassion and love respect for all animals but nonetheless I will miss her more than words can express rest in peace dear friend On Facebook The Associated Press conditions and environmental coverage receives financial assistance from multiple private foundations AP is solely responsible for all content Find AP s standards for working with philanthropies a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP org Source
