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”

  1. Steve changed my outlook on Crocodiles and Snakes, Each has their own place in this World!;He Loved them & Cared for Them,it is Was and always will be a Terrible Loss to the World,Now that He is Gone. I will Miss the man,May His Legend Live on Forever!!!!!. G’Bye Mate!!, No Worries!!. Gator

  2. Not only the Crocodiles wept, The World became a Little Darker and a Little Colder,and the World cried with Crocodile tears,A Great man is Gone.We will Miss YOU Mate!!!.

  3. Glory Hunter Huh?,The Man did alot for WildLife,He Protected them And Loved Them.I don’t know what show You watched,But it wasn’t His,He was a Loving and Caring Man;Why don’t Some People Stop Putting Him Down?.

  6. we have lost a wonderful man when i herd he died i cried for two days. i felt that i have no reason to live anymore.so all of my prayers go to Terri, Bindi, and Bob.

    kaitlin brewer GA

  7. i always wanted to meet u.
    u was the best
    my hero my best friend

    i pray everynight for ur family

    i miss u

    so much
    i was shocked when i heard the news i was upset

    love Emma Thomson
    age 18
    scotland

  8. It seems too tragic for belief. The Crocodile Hunter is a story of a humble man with a passion for life and the environment, who became perhaps the most well known Australian in the world. May he be remembered for not only his high energy personality, but also his amazing ecological achievements.

    Please light a candle in memory of this great man at the following memorial link;

    Online Memorial for Steve Irwin

    Kind regards,
    Nathan Martyn

  9. I totally agree that we should all do something for the planet or animals to honor Steves death. I went and adopted a homeless cat and named him Irwin. To be perfectly honest he is the sweetest cat I’ve ever adopted and I’ve adopted quite a few! I’m devastated by Steve Irwins death and just keep reminding myself that everything happens for a reason and only God knows what that is. I’ve been spreading the word to do something to honor this great man and put meaning to this loss.

  10. The untimely passing of Steve Irwin is a great tragedy. This has effected my family more than I could have imagined; he has been a great influence on myself and my two boys. The world will never be the same. In the past, I have dealt with this type of emotional pain through music. Being a song writer and composer, I have written musical compositions and songs to honour friends, family, and fallen heroes to ease the pain and commemorate the contributions they’ve made in life. Steve falls under the obvious catagory of “HERO.” Please accept and share with the world this musical tribute in honour of the great “CROCODILE HUNTER” Steve Irwin.. WE LOVE YOU STEVE!!

    Sincerely:
    David James

    P.S. – You can visit me at: http;//www.davidjamesmusic.net
    and download the musical tribute “THE MIGHTY STEVE”

  11. i cant belive how this is possible he is a great man to hunt crocodiles no body can’t hunt like him
    but i love him very much. my dad will always say u should become a hunter like steve irwin but now he’s dead iam not going to worry about his death he is always with me.RIP STEVE IRWIN
    I LOVE YOU STEVE IRWIN

  13. He has born to be a Crocodile Hunter. I’m very sad that he has gone. May God Bless you, Steve. Rest in Peace! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beloved family – Terri, Bindi and little Bob.

    Steve Irwin Memorial is Steve Irwin tribute site. Pls share your thoughts on the comment section..

    Good bye good man..

  15. On behalf of the Waipouri & Hazel family from Whirinaki Opononi NorthIsland New Zealand we would like to say how sorry my family & i were when we heard that our great aussie “MATE” had been taken from us all doing what we all know “he loved doing”. Our thoughts go out to his loving wife & their two children also to his dad & not to leave out his much bigger family “every body that worked for him” we hope you all will carry on his legacy of helping – caring – learning & teaching about all animals & mamals alive… GOD BLESS to the FAMILY… HIS SPIRIT LIVES ON…….REPZZY WAIPOURI

  17. A ruly remarkable man dedicated to animals right to the very end.

    I will miss his humour and my thoughts are with his lovely family at this sad time.

  19. AAAHHHH!!!!!! MATE!!! dig a hole & bury your head in it.. The man was good – great – & he knew his stuff & some where along the line ACCIDENT’S do happen….

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