September 4th: Death of the Crocodile Hunter. Stabbed in the heart.
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"So Long, Steve Irwin"
The much loved 'Crocodile Hunter' has died, and we all mourn.
by Dan Iverson
September 4, 2006 - On September 4th, Stephen Robert Irwin 'The Crocodile Hunter' died at the age of 44.
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The unfortunate accident occurred while Irwin was filming a documentary television program (Ocean's Deadliest) off the Great Barrier Reef. On location, Steve was stung in the chest by a stingray, whose poisonous tail apparently put a hole right through to his heart. Upon removing the barb in his chest, Irwin lost consciousness and died immediately afterwards. This incident was caught on tape and recounted by Irwin's manager and producer John Stainton.
Irwin was best known for his work on the television program Crocodile Hunter (and the subsequent film The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course). Bringing the most extreme wildlife to the forefront, Irwin never backed down from any animal - whether he was wrestling a crocodile or swimming with sharks. Irwin has also been involved in many wildlife programs and charities focused around environmental issues.
This sad situation was seen by some to be a foregone conclusion, but that doesn't take away from the severity of the death. Leaving behind his wife Terri, daughter Bindi Sue, and son Bob - our thoughts and well-wishes go out to the family.
In the end he died doing what he loved, and we thank him for that. The world will truly miss him.
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Rest in Peace Steve
Good god, I didn't even know his name until now, and this is the saddest thing to happen in my entire life.
Should I even bother saying DISCUSS?
