British primatologist Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, died Wednesday at the age of 91. She died while on a speaking tour in California.
“Jane Goodall redefined our understanding of the world around us and taught us the powerful difference one person can make,” former Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Her passing touches the hearts of countless millions of people of every generation on every continent,” Sen. Peter Welch also said in a statement on Wednesday. “She was an extraordinary role model for young people of all nationalities and inspired many to seek careers in scientific discovery,” the Vermont Democrat continued.