| Birth Day | January 16, 1932 |
| Birth Place | San Francisco, CA |
| Age | 88 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Dec 27, 1985 (age 53) |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Dian Fossey, a renowned zoologist based in California, is expected to have a net worth of approximately $1.3 million by 2024. Known for her extraordinary contributions to the field of primatology, Fossey dedicated her life to the study and conservation of mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Her groundbreaking research and tireless efforts to protect these endangered primates have left an indelible mark on the scientific community and the world. Despite her tragic demise in 1985, Fossey's groundbreaking work continues to inspire and educate generations of scientists and conservationists worldwide.
American Zoologist who studied gorilla groups in Rwanda and was an advocate against poaching. Her 1983 book, Gorillas in the Mist shed light on the mountain gorillas at Karisoke Research Center.
She received a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from San Jose State College.
Her murder in 1985 is still unsolved but people believe that she was killed those who viewed her as an impediment to the touristic and financial exploitation of the gorillas.
Her father, George E. Fossey III, was a US Navy Sailor. She was romantically involved with National Geographic Photographer Bob Campbell.
She was friends and colleagues with Jane Goodall.
