Multiple celebrities vowed to continue Jane Goodall‘s legacy after the late conservationist and chimpanzee researcher died on October 1, 2025. She was 91 and was on her U.S. speaking tour. From Leonardo DiCaprio to Ellie Goulding, emotional tributes described Jane as a “hero.”
Read on to see how celebrities honored Dr. Goodall.
The Oscar winner and passionate climate change advocate called Jane a “true hero for the planet, an inspiration to millions, and a dear friend” in a lengthy Instagram tribute.
“My deepest condolences to her family,” Leonardo concluded his statement. “Please join me in honoring her legacy by supporting @janegoodallinst and other conservation groups which she cared about — head to the link in my bio to learn more. 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.”
Nikki commented on Jane’s institute’s Instagram announcement, calling the scientist her “hero.”
“My hero, thank you for your work. Your heart. And your passion,” the actress wrote. “You will be forever loved, and forever missed…”
