Kamal Haasan Pays Emotional Tribute To Jane Goodall: She Made Us Look Into Eyes Of Chimpanzees

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world is mourning the loss of Dame Jane Goodall, the pioneering conservationist and world-renowned primatologist who transformed our understanding of chimpanzees and the human-animal connection. She passed away at the age of 91 on October 1, in California, during a speaking tour of the United States. According to the Jane Goodall Institute, she died of natural causes.

Kamal Haasan pays tribute to Jane Goodall

Among those paying heartfelt tribute to her was actor and humanitarian Kamal Haasan, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to honor her legacy. He wrote, “Jane Goodall reminded us of a fundamental truth: humans are not masters, but co-tenants of this planet. She made us look into the eyes of chimpanzees and see family, not subjects. In her passing, one hard question lingers – will we finally learn to live on earth as one species among many?”

Jane Goodall dies at 91

Jane Goodall’s work was revolutionary. Beginning in the 1960s, her ground-breaking field studies in Tanzania’s Gombe Stream National Park challenged long-held scientific notions, revealing not only the tool-using abilities of chimpanzees but also their emotional depth, complex social structures, and individuality. She broke gender barriers in science and left behind a legacy of research that reshaped how the world views the boundaries between humans and the animal kingdom. Her lifelong dedication to conservation and her tireless advocacy for environmental protection made her an icon well beyond the scientific community.ALSO READ: RIP Jane Goodall: DYK ICONIC Conservationist Was Subject Of More Than 40 Films?Kamal Haasan’s words capture the essence of Goodall’s life’s mission, urging humanity to embrace humility, empathy, and respect for all living beings. Her passing marks the end of an era, but her teachings remain timeless, continuing to inspire generations to fight for a future where coexistence, compassion, and conservation define our relationship with the natural world.