Before her death on October 1, renowned primatologist Jane Goodall recorded a heartfelt farewell. In Netflix’s Famous Last Words, she shared how she wanted to be remembered—as someone who gave people hope when the world felt dark. The message, released on October 3, shows Goodall’s enduring passion for life, humanity, and the planet she loved. According to USA Today, Jane Goodall’s final message centers on hope and perseverance. In the video, she said she wished to be remembered as “somebody sent to this world to try to give people hope in dark times.” Even in her final words, she encouraged others to fight apathy and never give up on the future. The Meaning Behind Jane Goodall’s Final Message JANE’S JOURNEY, Jane Goodall, 2010. ©Animal Planet/Courtesy Everett Collection Netflix recorded Jane Goodall’s final message earlier this year with plans to share it only after her passing. In the film, she spoke directly about humanity’s struggles and warned, “If people don’t have hope, we’re doomed.” Her words reflected the same spirit that guided her work—inspiring people to care deeply for nature and for one another. LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 10: Conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall attends the National Geographic “Sea of Shadows” Movie Premiere on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Corine Solberg/ImageCollect.com) / ImageCollect Even when thinking about the world’s end, she urged courage. “Let’s fight to the very end,” she said, calling on people to keep believing in a better tomorrow. For Goodall, hope wasn’t wishful thinking; it was the power that fueled every discovery and every cause she championed. A Lasting Legacy Of Compassion And Courage Jane Goodall/Instagram Born in London in 1934, Goodall changed how the world viewed chimpanzees through her groundbreaking work in Tanzania. She founded the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977 and later launched the Roots & Shoots program in 1991 to inspire young people to protect animals and the environment. Over her lifetime, she earned many honors, including the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025. THE LAST TOURIST, Jay Goodall, 2021. © Utopia / Courtesy Everett Collection Today, Jane Goodall’s final message stands as a reflection of her lifelong purpose. Her words continue to remind us that hope, courage, and compassion are stronger than despair. Even in her final moments, she left behind the same light she had always carried—a belief that no matter how dark the world becomes, there is still reason to fight for it. Next up: ‘The Jimmy Stewart Show’: The Film Legend’s Short-Lived Leap To Television The post Jane Goodall Shares Her Final Message Of Hope In Netflix’s ‘Famous Last Words’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A