Noteworthy and Influential People Who’ve Died This Year

Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year

Known around the world for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, conservationist Jane Goodall was among a number of noteworthy people who died in October. Her immersive chimpanzee field research documented the primates’ personalities and use of tools. And she became a household name through appearances on television and in documentaries. The month also saw the death of R&B singer D’Angelo. Best known for his shirtless performance in the mu…

Jane Goodall and Tom Mangelsen

In 2018, Anderson Cooper profiled world-renowned wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen. At the time, his friend Jane Goodall explained: "I use the power of storytelling and writing. And Tom uses the power of images." Goodall died today at the age of 91.

Jane Goodall revealed simple diet swap that was key to long life: 'I immediately felt better, lighter'

Acclaimed conservationist, activist, and humanitarian Jane Goodall died on October 1 at the age of 91. She was best known for her studies on chimpanzee behavior. Goodall was passionate about protecting animals in the wild and was outspoken about her plant-based diet for its benefits to animal welfare and environmental protection. "I stopped eating meat some 50 years ago when I looked at the pork chop on my plate and thought: this represents fear…