Donella Meadows passed away on February 20, 2001.
Donella Meadows succumbed to bacterial meningitis on February 20, 2001, leaving behind an indelible legacy in environmental science and systems theory. Her pioneering work on "The Limits to Growth" and her contributions to sustainability have had lasting impacts on both policy-making and public awareness. Her passing marked the loss of a key figure in global environmental advocacy, yet her insights continue to influence systems thinking and sustainability practices worldwide.