Posted Sep 03, 2006 at 11:19PM by Victor B. Listed in: Science Tags: Australia, Discovery Channel, Steve Irwin
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Steve IrwinSteve Irwin, who was known for his exploits as the "Crocodile Hunter," has just passed away at the age of 44, due to an accident while filming a new documentary. The accident occurred in Lowe Isles Reef, near Port Douglas, Australia. According to reports, a stingray barb punctured his chest during their shoot, killing him instantly.   

Known for his bravado in exploring the animal kingdom and making zoology (crocodiles in particular) popular and Aussie English (specifically "Crikey") fashionable, Steve Irwin has been doing wildlife shows for more than ten years.

Syndication through the Discovery Channel helped to increase his popularity and influence in matters of wildlife. Irwin also took his fame to the big screen, with a comedic movie based on his exploits as the crocodile hunter. He's also been critical of wildlife hunts in Australia, citing them as having a negative impact on tourism, in addition to being bad for the animals.

Irwin is survived by his wife Terri, and their kids Bindi Sue and Bob. Rest in peace, brave hunter. You will be missed.


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   by andym (Unregistered) - 2006-09-07
 » sad news

how sad, what a damn nice bloke

   by Rutherford family (Unregistered) - 2006-09-07
 » Croc Hunter you will allways "RULE"

Terri, My family would like to pass on our deepest condolences to you and the whole Irwin family. When I herd that Steve had his life taken my whole family like the whole of australia were in shock please Terri make sure that his legacey lives on strong as I am sure you will make this happen. once again we are sorry for your loss as Steve said LOVE LIFE,LIVE LIFE,LIFE BE IN IT. CRIKEY what a beauty he IS. Be safe Irwin family.

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   by billyboy (Unregistered) - 2006-09-13
 » R.I.P STEVE

it's very sad he had to go. Always loved watchin him on tv bye Steve T T :'(

   by davidthefat (Unregistered) - 2006-09-16
 » there is nothing surpricing

ok a man that makes a living doing life threaning stuff dies... there is nothing surpriceing about that...

   by Bubby_the_Tour_G - 2006-09-21
 » Most YTMND users are stupid 12 year old *****ers

A lot of the stupid noob kids on YTMND (where I am a member) are making fun of Steve Irwin. Those stupid *****ing 12 year olds just don't get it. Steve Irwin has done so much with his life, through his animal conservation & awareness, and those noobs at YTMND.com, all they have done is reach level 60 in World of Warcraft, make *****ty YTMND sites, downvote others, take big *****s, and wear buttplugs. I hope that Steve Irwin knew the Lord Jesus Christ. :(

   by robert (Unregistered) - 2006-09-24
 » sorry rest in peace

A real man an a real hunter



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