| Age | 44 years |
| Date of Birth | 2/1962 |
| Date of Death | 9/2006 |
| Visitors | 14,822 since 04/09/2006 |
| Creator |
Steve Irwin
22nd February 1962-4th September 2006
44 years old
Australia
Wife: Terri Irwin
Daughter: Bindi
Son:Bob
Died after a being stung by a stingray while filming on the Great Barrier Reef.
Steve Irwin, was and always will be a hero for many.
He is The Man, The Legend, The Hero to all animal lovers throughout the world. He will live on
through many a heart and will always be loved and never forgotten.
My thoughts, love and best wishes go out to all those close to him, especially his wife and
children.
A fan emailed this list of key gates to me, thank you, tina.
Feb. 22, 1962: Stephen Robert Irwin is born near Melbourne.
Feb. 22, 1968: Irwin receives a 12-foot-long scrub python for his 6th birthday.
1980s: Irwin volunteers for Queensland's crocodile relocation program, trapping
problem crocodiles.
1991: Irwin takes over his father's reptile park when his parents retire and
begins building Australia Zoo into a tourist icon.
1991: Irwin marries Terri Raines, a tourist from Eugene, Ore. Footage from their
honeymoon becomes the first episode of The Crocodile Hunter in Australia.
1992: The Crocodile Hunter is picked up by the Discovery Network, shown
worldwide.
2001: Irwin makes a cameo in the Eddie Murphy film Dr. Dolittle 2, in which he
attempts to wrestle an alligator and loses an arm.
2002: Irwin releases his first feature film The Crocodile Hunter: Collision
Course.
Oct. 2003: Prime Minister John Howard invites Irwin to lunch with President Bush
in Canberra.
Jan. 2004: Irwin provokes an international outcry after being filmed holding his
1-month-old son, Bob, while feeding a snapping crocodile.
June 2004: Irwin is investigated for a possible criminal breach of Australian
wildlife laws after allegedly clowning around with whales and penguins while
filming a documentary in Antarctica. He is cleared of wrongdoing.
Sept. 4, 2006: Irwin is fatally stabbed in the chest by a stingray barb while
filming a television segment on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
(i have created a forum so that fans from all over the world can come and chat and keep the memory
of steve alive, please copy and paste the link into your browser to come along and join us
http://steveirwinfans.proboards59.com/index.cgi thank you and hope to see you there)
Steve Irwin
When god took you Steve he took the best. You will be so sadly missed but always remembered for the fantastic contribution you made to our Planet
Deepest sympathy to family and friends
Love you always Steve Croc's rule
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what a sad loss
many thanks to a tremendous guy for your great entertainment. your infectious contribution to world conservation and just for being one truly unique man amongst men.
my grandaughter sent a letter to you simply addressed
STEVE IRWIN. AUSTRALIA.
and we weren,t at all surprised that she recieved a repy from you a short time later.
my love and sympathy are conveyed to his dear wife Terri. and his children. god bless Steve, the world is a sadder place without you
His good work will long be remembered
We're so saddened by this loss and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and close friends. It's a monumental shame that such a good person was taken before his time, but at least he tried!.... and succeeded in bringing a positive message about our place on this planet. He made it a pleasure regardless of your age.
will be missed always fun and interesting to watch< always made us laugh!!
i have been upset, everytime i think aout him i was very shocked when i heard the terrible news. At lease he went doing what he loved the most.
will always be missed
heartfelt condolences
To steve's wife and extended family at the zoo. A working class hero, who brought joy to millions. Will be sadly missed.
RIP steve
Simply the BEST
the best is always taken and steve u was the best .Thank you 4 sharing your love with animals with every one .you will always be remembered rest in peace xxxx my condelence 2 Terri and kids x
Steve, God took one of the best when he called you home.My love and prayers go out to Terri,the children, and you Dad.
Also missed on the other side of the world
Gone way too soon. We wish the family and close friends a lot of strength in this difficult time. We wil pray for you all.
What an awesome man Australia/the World has lost. Your passion, enthusiasm and energy captivated us all. Your work with all animals will be forever admired. Your work in many fields of preservation and documentries will allow future generations to embrace your legacy. RIP Wildlife Warrior. My condolences to Terri, Bindi, Bob and families.
Why?
My heart goes out to the world for our loss I lost my son earlier this year so I know how it feels not have a loved one close and a very good friend went to the angels too so now they can learn from the heavens. Missed by the whole world our thoughts are with the family they have lost more than we could know. We love ya Terri we are so sorry xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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