MERGED --> Steve Irwin (aka Crocodile Hunter) dead?? + Terri Irwin Interview

[Carek1230]

Once I heard that he died, I felt sick to my stomach. I think what's so appealing about him is that he cared so much about the animals and the environment.

Exactly and I loved watching him on TV and the big screen. Oh Crikey is what I wanna say! So so sad and such a loss to his wife left with two small children. I'd say at least he died doing something he loved. RIP Steve Irwin. I feel very sad at this news, I really do.

 

[Angela Harlem]

I can only hope his legacy carries on and the work he did continues. What a loss. What a huge loss.

 

[coemgen]

Let's pray for his family during this time.

 

[bono_212]

Agreed...I hope everything is ok for them....he wasn't young persay, but he was pretty young

 

[HeartlandGirl]

I loved watching his show and admired him so, so much for the passion and love he had toward animals and the environment. He was an educator who helped people to have sympathy toward and want to protect some of the scariest animals on the planet. It's hard to believe he's gone.

 

[love_u2_adam]

 

[JCOSTER]

Agreed...I hope everything is ok for them....he wasn't young persay, but he was pretty young

I'm 40, he was young.

I didn't know you could be killed by a stingray.

 

[bono_man2002]

I didn't know you could be killed by a stingray.

"It is understood he was killed by a sting-ray barb that went through his chest," Brisbane's Courier Mail reported this afternoon.

As horrible as that sounds.....

 

[SpaceOddity]

No freaking way. This is so messed up. I wasn't a huge fan, but... he did a lot of good work with animals, and really loved them. This is just absolutely shocking, and I feel so bad for his family. RIP, Steve.

 

[JCOSTER]

As horrible as that sounds.....

I know I read that thats what I meant I didn't know they were dangerous.

 

[elevation2u]

His show was always my big guilty pleasure, especially since for 18 years I thought I wanted to major in zoology. Just the other day I was having a conversation with a friend about him..it came up because I was wearing a khaki short sleeve button shirt and they called me Croc Hunter all day
But yea, this death is actually really sad to me, I can't imagine how painful this must be for the family, friends and all the staff.

He was so freakin passionate about the environemnt, it was very inspiring that someone could be that passionate about something. I remember an episode in which he was talking about a dog he had a long time ago [way before Bindi] and how he was his best friend, and he was getting all teary eyed just talking about his ol pal.

 

[Rochelle D]

OMG im so upset about this

i was in tears when i found out

RIP steve

thankyou for all the infomation u have given us, u have taught many about the enviroment and what happens in it

 

[Canadiens1131]

R.I.P. Steve Irwin

Maybe a picture of him molesting a crocodile would be more appropriate....
man what a bad way to go though, stingray barb...

 

[Thora]

I watched one of his shows once or twice, and he seemed like a fun person who really cared about animals. This is so sad. May he rest in peace.

 

[SpaceOddity]

Maybe a picture of him molesting a crocodile would be more appropriate....

That's just cold. The man had a wife and kids... Show a little respect for the dead.

 

[Bug]

Man. This sucks.
I have a backpack with him on it.

He was cool.
He has two kids I think, I hope they're doing okay.

 

[fah]

 

[fear_nothing]

Maybe a picture of him molesting a crocodile would be more appropriate....
man what a bad way to go though, stingray barb...

Yeah well it was the only decent one I could find on short notice

 

[shortfuse]

this is shocking... and very upsetting. He was so good with animals and such a colorful character

 

[WildHoneyAlways]

Very sad.

I thought after that incident with his baby he'd lay low for the sake of his family.

How awful for his family.

 

[trevster2k]

Wow, I have seen him on tv with so many dangerous creatures and he has had close calls in the past.

Sadly, his job as a naturalist educatiing people about wildlife, albeit unconventional at times, came with risks and I am surprised we haven't had more incidents like this with other personalities who bring us the wonders of the world.

Tis a sad day for the Erwin family and nature lovers around the world. Shocking news!

 

[Queen Bee]

Man, this is depressing. He's always seemed invincible to me. I feel so sorry for his family. 44 is too young

 

[adrball]

I wouldn't pretent to be a big fan of Steve Irwin, but the way that he came across on Crocodile Hunter was truly inspiring. He really did love animals.

 

[Canadiens1131]

Oh man, was just listening to the BBC, and apparently the specific reason for death was the barb piercing his heart.

I wonder if he would have survived if it had got him anywhere else?

 

[Sicy]

This is really upsetting, I cant believe it. So sad

 

[Sicy]

I didnt know you could die from a stingray either.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/Natio...-unusual-doctor/2006/09/04/1157222051588.html

Interesting article on stingrays

http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/stingray-risks/2006/09/04/1157222056511.html

 

[Diane L]

Anyone who cries over the loss of a pet several years later is all right with me. My heart goes out to his family.

 

[trevster2k]

It is a rare incident but Steve Irwin was not one to shy away from close encounters with wildlife. In order to be stung in the left part of his chest, he probably was almost swimming on top of the ray. I remember watching his tv special about the 10 deadliest snakes and his face was within inches of some of them. It freaked me out how he would get so close to animals that could kill him.

 

[Down Under]

So sad

My thoughts for his family. It is reported that his wife was in Tasmanian when it happened.

 

[SpaceOddity]

The sad thing is that the footage of Steve dying will probably end up on rotton.com or one of those twisted websites. That old FedEx commercial with him "dying" at the end will probably become a joke as well.

I'm surprised at how much this is upsetting me. lol. I mean, dude was crazy (he knew the risks), and his public persona was silly, but I think everyone still liked him and knew he was a good guy. He's definitely going to be missed.