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The beloved primatologist and conservationist died on Wednesday at the age of 91<\/p>\n
\n\tLeonardo DiCaprio, who developed a bond with celebrated primatologist\u00a0Jane Goodall over the years, remembered her legacy in a tribute and urged others to continue her conservation efforts. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cToday we have lost a true hero for the planet, an inspiration to millions, and a dear friend,\u201d wrote DiCaprio on social media following the death of Goodall on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at the age of 91. \u201cJane Goodall devoted her life to protecting our planet and giving a voice to the wild animals and the ecosystems they inhabit. Her groundbreaking research on Chimpanzees in Tanzania transformed our understanding of how our closest relatives live, socialize, and think\u2014reminding us that we are deeply connected not only to Chimpanzees and the other great apes, but to all life.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tThe Oscar-winning actor highlighted Goodall\u2019s \u201ctireless energy\u201d throughout the decades \u201cawakening generations to the wonder of the natural world.\u201d DiCaprio added, \u201cShe spoke directly to the next generation, instilling hope, responsibility, and the belief that every individual can make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n\tDiCaprio has been a fierce advocate for combating climate change, using his\u00a0Academy Awards victory speech\u00a0in 2016 for his performance in The Revenant <\/em>to call climate change \u201cthe most urgent threat facing our entire species.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tIn his remembrance to Goodall, DiCaprio invited those looking to honor her legacy to support the Jane Goodall Institute and shared that his last message to her was, \u201cYou are my hero.\u201d He ended his tribute with a call to \u201ccarry the torch for her in protecting our one shared home.\u201d<\/p>\n \t