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#608834 - 09/04/06 05:54 AM
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The naturalist and television star Steve Irwin has died in a diving accident in far north Queensland. He was 44.
Police say he was stung through the heart by a stingray while diving off Port Douglas. The stringray's barb imbedded in his chest.
He was filming an underwater documentary when the accident occurred around midday AEST near the Low Isles.
Irwin is survived by his wife Terri and two children.
This happened Monday in Australia (Sunday in the U.S.) This is very sad. He was very passionate about wildlife and I enjoyed his shows very much.
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#608835 - 09/04/06 03:50 PM
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I am saddened, but the only thing surprising is that it was by a stingray. He knew the risks and seemed to embrace them.
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#608837 - 09/04/06 09:37 PM
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Oh, so very sad. I've always enjoyed his show.
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#608838 - 09/04/06 11:33 PM
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It's a shame and a loss. He was entertaining and informative/educational. I always figured he would be doing this until he got old, then would get caught by a gator faster than him.
Condolences to his widow and their children.
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#608839 - 09/05/06 02:29 AM
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It's a shame, he really had a passion for his work. They showed an old interview Larry King did with Steve. He was a very animaited and interesting person. I always thought it would be a snake or crocodile that would get him. They say stingrays are usually pretty safe and it was just a freak accident.
I feel bad for his two kids.
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#608842 - 09/05/06 12:19 PM
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I was extremely saddened to hear of his loss and I find myself constantly thinking about his wife and two children. He was so energetic and enthusiastic about saving the wildlife and I enjoyed seeing his shows or on television. I truly believe he will be missed by many.
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#608843 - 09/05/06 12:23 PM
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#608844 - 09/05/06 12:34 PM
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I understand that AU is giving him a state funeral to pay him homage. He really loved his work. I am sad for his young family.
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#608845 - 09/05/06 12:54 PM
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#608847 - 09/05/06 01:00 PM
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I understand that AU is giving him a state funeral to pay him homage. He really loved his work. I am sad for his young family.
Funny that, since they were HORRIBLE to him when he first got started, calling him a sellout to the American media and all kinds of horrible things.
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#608848 - 09/05/06 01:23 PM
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#608849 - 09/05/06 01:38 PM
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I bet this kills the "Swim with the Stingrays" industry.
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#608850 - 09/05/06 01:50 PM
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I understand that AU is giving him a state funeral to pay him homage. He really loved his work. I am sad for his young family.
Funny that, since they were HORRIBLE to him when he first got started, calling him a sellout to the American media and all kinds of horrible things.
He was much more popular in the U.S. and Europe than he ever was in his home country. I think he probably did more, than any other Australian celebrity to make outsiders want to visit. It's just like they say, "you never know what you have until it's gone."
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#608851 - 09/05/06 01:51 PM
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I bet this kills the "Swim with the Stingrays" industry.
I saw a short bit on the news last night talking to someone who does this. They said they'll be taking a break to evaluate the safety, but that they planned to be back offering the attraction soon.
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#608852 - 09/05/06 01:57 PM
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I read an article that said that the Australian government loved Steve and did realize that he did more to promote the country and entice people to want to visit than any other celebrity. All this on top of his commitment to wildlife conservation efforts. As with anything there were some Australians that did not like how he came across and were afraid of the stereotype that he may have projected. I think he was a great guy and it is rare to see that much passion in a person, I really enjoyed watching him.
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#608853 - 09/05/06 02:19 PM
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Steve Irwin is a man that will truly be missed by all, adults and children alike. I paid money to go see that corny movie of his that he made with his wife but it was a great, clean movie. I too, thought it would be a croc that would get him: he's had many a near misses. Im deeply saddened by the loss and my heart goes out to his young family.
Correct me if Im wrong but Discovery? channel is doing a memorial to him tonight. Maybe The Learning Channel?, Im not sure, check your listings. This will be a great show and Im sure we wouldnt want to miss it.
Hats off to you, Steve!
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#608854 - 09/05/06 02:17 PM
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I bet this kills the "Swim with the Stingrays" industry.
Not likely as most of the stingrays in captivity have had the barb removed.
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#608855 - 09/05/06 02:26 PM
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Steve Irwin is a man that will truly be missed by all, adults and children alike. I paid money to go see that corny movie of his that he made with his wife but it was a great, clean movie. I too, thought it would be a croc that would get him: he's had many a near misses. Im deeply saddened by the loss and my heart goes out to his young family.
Correct me if Im wrong but Discovery? channel is doing a memorial to him tonight. Maybe The Learning Channel?, Im not sure, check your listings. This will be a great show and Im sure we wouldnt want to miss it.
Hats off to you, Steve!
Yep, TG. I heard something on the tv this morning while I was getting dressed about showing some kind memorial to honor him...but I thought it was the Disney Channel...???
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#608856 - 09/05/06 02:28 PM
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Steve Irwin is a man that will truly be missed by all, adults and children alike. I paid money to go see that corny movie of his that he made with his wife but it was a great, clean movie. I too, thought it would be a croc that would get him: he's had many a near misses. Im deeply saddened by the loss and my heart goes out to his young family.
Correct me if Im wrong but Discovery? channel is doing a memorial to him tonight. Maybe The Learning Channel?, Im not sure, check your listings. This will be a great show and Im sure we wouldnt want to miss it.
Hats off to you, Steve!
Yep, TG. I heard something on the tv this morning while I was getting dressed about showing some kind memorial to honor him...but I thought it was the Disney Channel...???
Wasn't it Crocodile Dundee that did the movie with his wife?
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#608857 - 09/05/06 02:39 PM
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Steve Irwin is a man that will truly be missed by all, adults and children alike. I paid money to go see that corny movie of his that he made with his wife but it was a great, clean movie. I too, thought it would be a croc that would get him: he's had many a near misses. Im deeply saddened by the loss and my heart goes out to his young family.
Correct me if Im wrong but Discovery? channel is doing a memorial to him tonight. Maybe The Learning Channel?, Im not sure, check your listings. This will be a great show and Im sure we wouldnt want to miss it.
Hats off to you, Steve!
Yep, TG. I heard something on the tv this morning while I was getting dressed about showing some kind memorial to honor him...but I thought it was the Disney Channel...???
Wasn't it Crocodile Dundee that did the movie with his wife?
Steve Irwin did make a feature film. I believe it was titled "The Crocodile Hunter" and it played in theatres a few years ago.
Paul Hogan did the Crocodile Dundee movies with Linda Kozlowski (sp) and later married her.
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#608858 - 09/05/06 02:44 PM
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Steve Irwin is a man that will truly be missed by all, adults and children alike. I paid money to go see that corny movie of his that he made with his wife but it was a great, clean movie. I too, thought it would be a croc that would get him: he's had many a near misses. Im deeply saddened by the loss and my heart goes out to his young family.
Correct me if Im wrong but Discovery? channel is doing a memorial to him tonight. Maybe The Learning Channel?, Im not sure, check your listings. This will be a great show and Im sure we wouldnt want to miss it.
Hats off to you, Steve!
Yep, TG. I heard something on the tv this morning while I was getting dressed about showing some kind memorial to honor him...but I thought it was the Disney Channel...???
Wasn't it Crocodile Dundee that did the movie with his wife?
Steve Irwin did make a feature film. I believe it was titled "The Crocodile Hunter" and it played in theatres a few years ago.
Paul Hogan did the Crocodile Dundee movies with Linda Kozlowski (sp) and later married her.
Gotcha. Thanks for the info.
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