# Dr. Jane Goodall died today of natural causes at age 91. {2025-10-01} **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 1, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578 "2025-10-01T18:52:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578/21 "2025-10-01T21:57:29Z")
> [@N9IWP](#): > > She thought the Farside cartoon was funny, and even licensed it for shirts sold at the The Jane Goodall Institute: > [https://www.cbr.com/far-side-jane-goodall-gary-larson-feud/](https://www.cbr.com/far-side-jane-goodall-gary-larson-feud/) > > Brian I was going to reply to this with “RIP to that Jane Goodall tramp”, but decided not to due to worrying not many would get the joking reference… …I see now I had nothing to worry about, though. RIP, Jane. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578/22 "2025-10-01T23:08:02Z")
> [@Reply](#): > > And with GMOs, I don’t think it’s altogether that uncommon for even scientists to be a bit skeptical, especially around the precautionary principle and such and especially when Monsanto is involved… Scientists [overwhelmingly support GMO food safety](https://www.science.org/content/article/once-again-us-expert-panel-says-genetically-engineered-crops-are-safe-eat), and have done so for many years. CRISPR, which Goodall also vehemently opposed, is revolutionizing treatment of genetic diseases and breaking new ground in organ transplantation, along with other uses. Biotech bans based on fearmongering rather than science have real-world negative consequences for many people. We wouldn’t have [Casgevy](https://www.uchealth.org/today/casgevy-lyfgenia-gene-therapies-for-sickle-cell-disease/), a revolutionary treatment for sickle cell disease if those attacking CRISPR had their way. > [@Reply](#): > > …one doesn’t need to agree with all of her views to appreciate her legacy. One can also appreciate that Goodall’s legacy is complicated, and not all of it is good. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2025, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578/23 "2025-10-01T23:20:13Z")
Please take the GMO debate to another thread. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578/24 "2025-10-02T04:36:46Z")
You’re right, sorry. Please feel free to hide/move/delete my post. ---
**Author:** ![outlierrn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/outlierrn/32/3005_2.png) [@outlierrn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/outlierrn)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578/25 "2025-10-02T09:31:26Z")
This is the one for me, I can’t remember a time when this image wasn’t a part of my consciousness. [![](https://i.natgeofe.com/n/19c8d3b5-fc6b-43e9-bb02-615bcd3629a3/jane-goodall-baby-chimp.jpg) ](https://i.natgeofe.com/n/19c8d3b5-fc6b-43e9-bb02-615bcd3629a3/jane-goodall-baby-chimp.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578/26 "2025-10-03T22:31:48Z")
On a related note, I was surprised to see this at the Babylon Bee! This was more Onion-esque. > **[Chimps Honor Jane Goodall With 21-Poo Salute](https://babylonbee.com/news/chimps-honor-jane-goodall-with-21-poo-salute)** > > KIGOMA CITY — After news broke this week that the renowned primatologist and conservationist had passed away at the age of 91, a large group of chimps honored Jane Goodall with a 21-poo salute. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-jane-goodall-died-today-of-natural-causes-at-age-91-2025-10-01/1023578.md?page=1)