Steven Irwin, The crocodile hunter died?

Question

I just saw on yahoo news. i was shocked! "crocodile hunter" has always been my favorite show.
can anyone tell me more details about his death?

God bless him.

Answer 1

i can't believe it. i used to watch him. he had a movie.


Self described "wildlife warrior" and star of the TV program "The Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin has died after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb in a freak accident while diving in Australia.

Irwin had been filming a new documentary off the coast of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland when the accident occurred. Irwin was diving near the stingray for the documentary when he was struck by the barb which pierced his heart. Irwin was taken to his boat but there was little paramedics could do to save the 44-year old.

Steve Irwin was born in Victoria, Australia in 1962 and moved to Queensland with his family in 1970 when his father Robert opened a reptile park where the young Irwin developed his life-long love of nature.

Taking over the family business in 1991, Irwin saw the small reptile park develop into the world-famous Australian Zoo -- a must see attraction to the millions of fans of the TV show.

Irwin met and married his wife Terri in 1992, shooting to international stardom that year when the newlywed couple took a camera crew to film their honeymoon crocodile trapping trip in northern Australia. This became the basis of the first episode of his "The Crocodile Hunter" television show.

American television audiences quickly warmed to Irwin and his crazy antics, his outlandish Australian outlook to life and the obvious enthusiasm and passion he had for wildlife, making Irwin one the most popular faces on U.S. TV.

Despite his popularity, Irwin was not immune to controversy. The burly Queenslander was heavily criticized in January 2004 when as part of his show at Australia Zoo he fed crocs with his month-old son Bob in his arm. The incident was a major worldwide scandal that nearly ended his television career.

While he became one of the most easily recognized Australians in the world during the 1990's, Irwin struggled to find acceptance and recognition in his homeland with Australians cringing as Irwin spouted catchphrases like "Crikey!"

Tributes have already began to flow in for Irwin, with long time friend, producer and business partner John Stainton leading the tributes

"Today the world has lost a great wildlife icon, a passionate conservationist and one of the proudest dads on the planet," he said. "He left this world in a peaceful and happy state of mind. He would have said, 'Croc's will'."

Australian political leaders were also quick to pay tribute to the life of a man who had become a cultural icon. Australian Prime Minister John Howard said in a press conference, "Steve was also a passionate environmentalist who used his television programs and his award-winning Australia Zoo to promote a serious conservation message."

"Steve was a dynamic personality who will be greatly missed by his legion of fans in Australia and around the world," said Howard.

Queensland premier Peter Beattie said that Irwin's loss were be sorely felt in home state.

"He was a great Australian, he was obviously a great Queenslander, but he put Queensland and Australia on the international map," Beattie said. "I mean I can remember going to the United States where people would not know the Prime Minister of Australia but they knew Steve Irwin."

Steve Irwin is survived by wife Terri and two children, daughter Bindi and son Bob.

Answer 2

I don't know really what to say. I grew up watching his show. I'm 22 years old. I've seen every Crocodile Hunter episode......every documentary. I went to Australia because I wanted to see the wildlife that he showed the world. I don't think there is anyone I would have liked to have met more than Steve Irwin. The look in his eye, his devotion, the love he had for the animals; it was unique, and it touched my heart like nothing else. I just can't believe he's gone. Rest In Peace Steve.

Answer 3

I just found out on cnn, and came on to find out more, Its so sad, I grew up watching his shows. Allways thinking his death would be caused by his croc. Why in the hell was he messing with stingrays. Its just sad, i think we need to pray for his family, his wife and two kids, 1 girl, 1 boy

Answer 4

Yes, he has died - killed by a stingray off the Austrailian coast.

For more info, see the BBC news site:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/5311848.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/5311298.stm

Answer 5

I know!!! I was sitting at my computer when I read it and gasped and said, "Oh my God!" loud enough that people around me looked. It shocked the heck out of me.

Here's the CNN article if you'd like to read it:
http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/04/australia.irwin/index.html

Answer 6

yes, he was stung in the heart by a stingray on monday. read the yahoo article for more info.

*May he rest in peace*

Answer 7

too bad, he should have been more carefully and should have drunk JAMAICAN RUM, BEFORE he tried anything.. as for me,, I should take his place, because i used to WRESTLE CROCKS, AS A SMALL BOY in the villages, of the coast of CENTRAL AMERICA.. I WAS THE so called, JUNGLE BOY..

Answer 8

im sorry to tell he is,
you can find more on
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god bless him

Answer 9

i heard he died too i wonder how is wife and daughter feels.

Answer 10

one of my favourite crazy guys