What was Jane Goodall’s cause of death?

It is unclear whether Jane Goodall suffered from any life-threatening illnesses, but we know that she had prosopagnosia, which made it difficult for her to recognize familiar faces.

She passed away due to natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed on Instagram.

Jane’s journey — from a young girl inspired by a love of animals to a trailblazing anthropologist and global environmental icon — leaves a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

She is survived by her son, Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick, and three grandchildren.