Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Dead

Statement from Billy Campbell, President, Discovery Networks, U.S. Discovery Communications, Inc.

Our entire company is deeply saddened by the tragic and sudden loss of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. Steve was beloved by millions of fans and animal lovers around the world and was one of our planet’s most passionate conservationists. He has graced our air since October 1996 and was essential in building Animal Planet into a global brand.

Steve was killed during a filming expedition on the Great Barrier Reef. While we are still collecting specific details, it was a rare accident in which Steve swam over a stingray and was stung by its barb in his chest. A doctor on board Croc One, Steve’s research vessel, was unable to resuscitate Steve and by the time he was reached by the rescue helicopter he had passed away.

DCI Founder and Chairman, John Hendricks said, “Steve was a larger than life force. He brought joy and learning about the natural world to millions and millions of people across the globe. He was a true friend to all of us at Discovery Communications. We extend our thoughts and prayers to Terri, Bindi and Bob Irwin as well as to the incredible staff and many friends Steve leaves behind.”

DCI CEO and President, Judith McHale said, “I don’t think we will ever get over the loss of Steve Irwin, a human being of enormous heart, irrepressible enthusiasm and dedication to everything he touched.”

Steve’s loss has been felt around the world, evident by the hundreds of heartfelt condolences that have already flooded into Steve’s fan site on AnimalPlanet.com.

To honor Steve and the enormous contribution he made to the world and to our company, DCI will rename the garden space in front of Discovery’s world headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, the “Steve Irwin Memorial Sensory Garden.”

DCI is looking at the creation of the Steve Irwin Crocodile Hunter Fund, which we’ll affectionately call “The Crikey Fund” to honor Steve’s passion and exuberance for conservation and the animal kingdom. This fund will allow people from across the globe to make contributions in Steve’s honor to support wildlife protection, education and conservation. The fund in addition to contributions by DCI will also aid Steve’s Australia Zoo in Breewah, Australia as well as educational support for Bindi and Bob Irwin.

Right now, our focus is on Terri and the children. We will keep you informed as plans unfold to pay tribute to our beloved Steve Irwin.


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88 thoughts on “Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Dead”

  2. Steve fue admirado también en México, es terrible perder de esta forma a un ser humano tan maravilloso. Steve, que Dios te bendiga. Terry, México te acompaña en tu dolor.

    Descanse en Paz Steve Irwin.
    Carolina

  5. I dont care if you didnt like the guy do not bash someone after they just died. I hope you get eaten by a crocadile

  6. God Bless Steve and his family! I guess sometimes it’s true…only the good die young. The world lost a passionate, loving, delightful man. He will be in my heart forever.

    With Love,

    Holly

  7. My thoughts and prayers goes out to Steves family. He will be missed my millions. I hope they still play his shows on t.v.

  11. If anything the animal kingdom has lost a friend, a champion and an advocate.

    Steve we will miss you…

    With prayers and heartfelt condolences to Terri, Bindi and Bob.

    DEVINA NAIR,
    INDIA

  12. Lets get it right, sure death is sad but how can anyone claim to be “Green” or a nature lover when they have a advertising contract with Toyota ??
    And as for promoting tourism in australia, i have seen the damage tourism has done to parts of this country eg Ularu,Daintree,Barier reef ect. and let me tell you my fellow ausies tourism is NOT something any self respecting greenie would promote.

  13. I am still crying. May Terri, Bindi and Baby Bob find peace in knowing that he died doing what he loved. I hope he is now reunited with his mum. RIP

  16. My deepest condolences to the Irwin family. Steve’s death is, in reality, a global tragedy, devastatingly personal to his family and closest friends. My heart truly aches for them!
    For those who wish to honor Steve’s life, I have a suggestion: DO SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR ANIMALS, FOR THE PLANET. It can be as simple or elegant as you like, simply DO something in tribute to the man. Plant a tree, perhaps, or clean up a section of littered highway or beach. Consider releasing every fish caught on your next trip to the lake, or make a firm resolution to recycle, donate that jar of pennies to the local animal shelter, or bicycle to work for a week. You get the idea; no matter where you live, there IS something YOU can do to honor the memory of Steve Irwin and carry on his legacy. Don’t just think about it, DO IT! He was an environmentalist at heart, and even those who weren’t fans would grudgingly admit his was a mission for the good of us all. So let’s join together and make a choice to give something back, in the spirit of conservation. Spread the word! There’s no better way to put meaning into this loss.

  17. Steve was great I feel so much for Terri, Bindie-Sue and Bob. I went to the zoo so much and it was always better I really remember the time when Steve was there. I will miss him Quensland wil miss him Australia will miss him for all hes done!

  19. You will always be remembered from your great actsent and truly missed you were a very brave sole to do what you did and entertained us all we will miss you.

  20. when i was a younger child when anyone asked me what i wanted to be when i grew up my answer was and is to this day the Crocodile hunter steve has inspired me i watched every episode i could, i mourn the loss of this great man he was and still is my hero, terri brandi and bob, and every one else who is feeling the loss, he was a great man and nobody will every come close to being as kewl and entertaining about a nature/ history show, or any other show as he u have my deepest sypothy, i will be looking at the crikey fund to see how i can help

    sincerly,
    jake woods

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