Crocodile Hunter killed in marine accident

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

i just saw a piece on entertainment tonight. they had the press release from steve's best friend and he was there (i think he's a producer or something as well as steve's friend) - and he said he was pretty sure it was instantanious and that steve died doing what he loved.

also, steve's daughter bindi has her own tv show and he was with her taping a spot for her show... so that's nice that he was with his family on his last day (not away on a shoot)

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His best mate, Wes? He goes on and on about Wes on his shows and how muc respect he has for him.

Terri wasn't there when he went, though. She was hiking in New Zealand... can you imagine hearing that terrible news after going out hiking like that :(

I was talking about it at work with a buddy who's a security guard for the mall and we were talking about how we loved to watch his show, and a lady shopping in my store was from Beerwah and knew him and his family. She was pretty shocked about it, and really sad, but she said she was confident that Bindi would carry on with the Zoo and follow in her daddy's footsteps.

He was a great person!
I remember all the years ago when I saw hes show for the first time,and even before then when I first heard of him...
He truly has inspired me to do everything I’m doing today to achieve my goals,dreams....
I just wish I would’ve had the honor to have met him one day................


What a way to go?Doing what love..............

To Steve Irwin...

Taken from: http://www.star-ecentral.com/tvnradi...&date=9/5/2006

Discovery plans Croc Hunter tribute
Discovery Communications Inc is planning a tribute to the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, who died after being stung in the chest by a stingray on Monday.

Irwin, 44, was filming an underwater segment in north-eastern Australia when the incident occurred.

Reuters reports that Discovery, which enjoyed worldwide attention for its Animal Planet network thanks in no small measure to Irwin's programmes, plans a marathon screening of his 200+ appearances among other tributes.

The agency reported that Discovery intends to name a garden in its headquarters after Irwin, and to set up an education fund for his children, Bob and Bindi.



ALSO more stuff here: http://animal.discovery.com/fansites...statement.html

Wow! I just found this out late this afternoon-and all I can say is that I am stunned and in tears over this news. I, like many of you, cannot believe the words that I was reading. All I could think of was his wife Terri and their two kids.


My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I still can't believe that it's true!

Wow, this is really tough on the kids. all three cried this morning when we heard. Alex has dressed as the Croc Hunter for the last three years at Halloween.

I know its been said many times, but I am glad he went doing what he loved.

RIP Steve .....

Neil

Steve's camermen talk about Steve this is beautiful to listen to:

I was so shocked when I heard. I can't imagine the pain his family and friends are going through. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.

He brought a lot of attention to animals worldwide, and helped bring reptiles into a good light. He will be missed.

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Me and my mom cried when we foudn out. We were at McDonalds when we found out and I thought my mom was gonna have a heartattack when we heard. I grew up watching him on t.v he was my hero man. I couldn't beleive it.

-Kayla

Listening to the tribute several posts up...:depressed Very sad, he will be missed. RIP Steve

I've been depressed all day since I heard the news this morning at work. I've watched Steve since I was a little girl, and I remember seeing sand boas for the first time on one of his shows.. years ago. He was fawning over them and saying how docile and wonderful they were.. I knew I had to have one some day. Now, years later I've got three of them.

I learned a lot by watching him and owe some of my passion for animals to him. I feel very bad for his family.. I can't imagine.