Celebrating the life of

Steve Irwin

22nd February, 1962 - 4th September, 2006

Steve Irwin was an Australian wildlife expert, television personality, and conservationist who passed away tragically in an accident at the age of 44. He was widely known as "The Crocodile Hunter" and had a show of the same name. He was around dangerous animals all the time but had admitted to the public his very real fear of parrots. Born in 1962 in Australia and moving to Queensland as a child,... more

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1 Aug 2014

Jane Simonson Born 1962 in Essendon, Victoria, Australia

He starred in "The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course"

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Debut of "The Crocodile Hunter" on Australian TV

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Jane Simonson Married to Terri Raines for 15 years from 1991 to 2006

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Jane Simonson Steve participated in many media campaigns

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Jane Simonson He moved with his parents to Queensland

Steve joined the cast of "Dr Dolittle 2" where he appeared as himself

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Jane Simonson First daughter, Bindi was born in Buderim, Queensland

He was the presenter of the show titled "The Ten Deadliest Snakes in the World"

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Jane Simonson Steven discovered a new species of turtle

Stephen Irwin passed away after being stung by a stingray off the coast of Port Douglas in Queensland, Australia

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Jane Simonson Steve's parents started the small Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park

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Jane Simonson Irwin was awarded Centenary Medal by the Australian government

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Jane Simonson Irwin's son Robert Clarence Irwin was born

Irwin provided his voice for the movie "Happy Feet"

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Soo cute!

Bella Butler11 Aug 2014

That is so cool! I didn't know this!

Bella Butler11 Aug 2014

This is so out of sight!

Blake Martin11 Aug 2014

Yes it is sad, he died way too young.

Blake Martin11 Aug 2014

I've been to that zoo!

Blake Martin11 Aug 2014

This is so sad!

Bella Butler11 Aug 2014

OMG look at the size of that snake! Bindi is soo cute!

Bella Butler11 Aug 2014

I want that snake!

Blake Martin11 Aug 2014

I love this movie, I didn't know he was in it!

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12 Aug 2014

Lauren Lee I used to watch his show and I remember his infectious enthusiasm for all animals. Then my daughters watched Bindi's show - I hope she keeps carrying on his legacy. We miss you Steve. RIP.

12 Aug 2014

Heather James Steve Irwin - the animal world misses you

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Sonya Springer He is so cool for touching all those animals and not be scared..I would be too scared to do that...he makes snakes and alligators fun.

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Grace Powell He lived his dream. How many people get to say that. He also died as he lived. We should all be so lucky.

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Zoe Young Steve Irwin just rocked. He had such a passion for animals plus for his family and it really showed. I loved how he taught us about animals and made them more accessible to us at home. I love this photo.

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David Payne I got a tattoo because of Steve Irwin.

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Bella Butler This is my favorite quote of his, makes me laugh every time I read it. RIP Steve Irwin

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David King Steve Irwin - you were one brave dude. I want to go wrestle an alligator after watching your show.

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Christian Poole I always thought it was cool how he handled the snakes. Like no fear at all.

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Blake Martin When I was 6 my parents took me to Australia and we went to the that zoo of Steve Irwin's in Queensland. It was so rad. One of my earliest memories

You were my childhood, man! I may not have known you personally but you will always be loved and cherished my me and my siblings. Catchin' crocodiles in the afterlife. R.I.P

Abbey Road7 Sep 2014