He's gonna be missed here in the States too.
I'm sorry to hear about his demise. He was so enthusiastic about the wildlife especially the crocs.
A great Aussie icon.....
Oh no, what is cBS going to do now? This will take the constant 24 hour a day 7 day a week media attention away from Katie Couric.
The celebrity worship in Western Culture is reaching ridiculous proportions. Yes, when I first heard that Steve Irwin died, I thought it was a sick joke (which was my initial reaction to Diana's death as well) but some of these people are so enamored with these celebrities, it borders on the psycho and during times like this the media are willing to give them a platform for their 15 seconds of fame.
Did not his dad die of an encounter with some wild animal? Anybody know the details of that?
Saddened & shocked by this news.
So young to be gone.
I thouht sure that if he were was taken
by way such as this, t'would
have been via croc attack.
Though I prefere Jeff Cowin's similar program...
I also enjoyed Steve's show.
I wish neither would advocate evolution like Steve did
and Jeff still does.
Other than that stance,
I thought Steve was a great guy.
He was enthusiastic & cheerful & brave.
And a sweet family man.
Wow, I can't believe it, either. He was very entertaining.
I can't believe the way he died is even something that could happen to a person. Yikes. How terrible. Was he taken to a hospital or did he drown or were there crew people there who got him out of the water?
Steve's Ok now, but the family will have much to deal with.
So sorry. Steve will be missed at our house. God bless his family.
Raise a pint for Steve...he did what he loved...not many of us get the chance...
Funny, I thought about that comparison too - probably because they both happened late at night here in the states, were shockingly sudden and both represented an embodiment of their country. To foreingners, Irwin *was* Australia the way Princess Diana *was* Britain.
This is so sad ... two children ... wonderful wife and loads of little and big fans. He put his heart and soul into his work with attitude that made you smile and pay attention. We'll miss him.
In fact, I was ready to turn the light out and go to sleep ... when I switched to the news real fast and thought I was hearing things ... went to FR to check it out. Knew FR wouldn't miss this.
Rest in peace Steve. You are loved and will be missed.
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Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin dead
News.com.au ^ | September 4, 2006
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Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin dead - Locked Thread
Courier Mail ^ | September 04, 2006
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The Crocodile Hunter
Herald Sun ^ | 4 September 2006 | Matthew Schulz
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Flowers laid in honour of Irwin
news.com.au ^ | 4 September 2006
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Irwin brought joy to millions: PM (John Howard)
news.com.au ^ | 4 September 2006
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Passive stingrays can be deadly
news.com.au ^ | September 04, 2006 05:04pm | Danny Rose and Jane Williams
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Steve Irwin, Croc hunter, dead, killed by stingray
AP Wire ^ | September 4, 2006
May God bless him. He didnt deserve to die. Why him? I can think of so many other worthless assholes in this world that we can do without. Why does it have to be a nice guy like Steve Irwin?
What a sad story. Irwin will be greatly missed.
RIP Steve (1962-2006)