Steve Irwin
1962-2006
While the seemingly indestructible “Crocodile Hunter” always seem to flirt with danger, it was not a crocodile that killed him in the end. Steve died after a stingray barb went through his chest, a death the doctor who treated him called “highly unusual”.
He is survived by his American-born wife Terri and their two children, Bindi Sue, born 1998, and Robert (Bob), born December 2003. I extend my condolences to them.
As Australian Prime Minister John Howard said today:
“He was the genuine article. What you saw was what you got…He took risks, he enjoyed life. He brought immense joy to millions of people, particularly to children, and it’s just such a terrible loss.”
And in the times that we live in, we can all do with more joy.
G-d bless you, Steve.
