Steve Irwin has passed away ;_;

[LSD]

Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, has died after being struck by a stingray barb in Queensland.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/crocodile-man-steve-irwin-dies/2006/09/04/1157222051494.html

geez.. this is a big lost
he gave to much for the research of enviroment and wildlife
i loved his shows ;___;

*minute of silent*

[Jeannette]

Oh my god, he's dead? Ooh, man, he was such a great guy. His poor wife.

[Tenkuuken]

T_T This is terrible. What a strange and tragic way to die...

[Sailor Yue-chan]

that sux he was such a funny person

[Robin Sena]

I can already see "Hunt that Stingray!" now.

Seriously, it sucks big time.

[Tenkuuken]

I wonder who's going to continue his program, or his works for that matter. Having someone like him is nice on TV.

*imagines Kim Atienza being chomped by crocodiles*

[Chang]

it's sooo sad. and it was only a stingray sting as well... i feel sorry for his family. it must've shocked them heaps.

[Renaya]

oh no.....I'm really gonna miss him  , I love his shows. [though deep down my heart I'm always saying " what a dangerous job....he knows the risks, just wait for the time" , arggg...hate my inhumanity feeling at a time like this  T.T]

[Konata Izumi]

I wonder who's going to continue his program, or his works for that matter. Having someone like him is nice on TV.

*imagines Kim Atienza being chomped by crocodiles*

ROFLMAO *imagines Kim Atienza swimming with crocs*

well, too bad Steve Irwin died... because of him, many people have regained interest to preseving wildlife and to conserve nature...

Well, I hope he's in a better place now... ^_^

[Kina, The Dark Keyblade Master]

I loved his shows...they were dangerous yet interesting...

[Xiao_Lang]

God that sucks. Must be a huge shock for his family and friends.

Poor guy. He had such compassion for animals and wildlife. He risked his life so many times, He seemed almost invincible!

I will miss the crikey and blimey's he used to shout ^^; he was a funny guy

[~Emethyst~]

Didn't get to watch the show really... But I feel sorry for the guy... He was promoting the importance of wildlife and animals... A very good deed to do so...

[Kina, The Dark Keyblade Master]

things have to end...I hate remembering this fact... T_T

[kudan]

Wow, news travel fast... I only saw it on the news about 2 hours ago... ^^; It really is tragic, dying at the age of 44, just only about halfway through your life. x_x He contributed so much too. (Remembered that he once discovered a new species of tortoise/turtle/terrapin.)

[Capella]

That's really too sad. I never saw that show, but my family always had fun talking about it. I think it's true to say that he will be greatly missed by many.

[Cherry tiger]

When my friend IM-ed me the news I really couldn't take it well. I kept saying "You're joking..." It just seems so hard to believe he's gone! I always thought that he'd live longer!

He was the most entertaining man ever... and I love the dedication he showed and the love towards the animals. People may call him crazy... but I thought he was awesome.

God bless you, Steve Irwin. What you've left in this world shall never be forgotten.

[Arcademan]

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin Dies

SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- Steve Irwin, the TV presenter known as the "Crocodile Hunter," has died after being stung by a stingray in a marine accident off Australia's north coast.

Media reports say Irwin was diving in waters off Port Douglas, north of Cairns, when the incident happened on Monday morning.

Irwin, 44 was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest, according to Cairns police sources. Irwin was filming an underwater documentary at the time.

Ambulance officers confirmed they attended a reef fatality Monday morning off Port Douglas, according to Australian media. (Watch scenes of Irwin, known for his his enthusiasm, support for conservation -- 2:49)

Queensland Police Services also confirmed Irwin's death and said his family had been notified. Irwin was director of the Australian Zoo in Queensland.

He is survived by his American-born wife Terri and their two children, Bindi Sue, born 1998, and Robert (Bob), born December 2003.

Irwin became a popular figure on Australian and international television through Irwin's close handling of wildlife, most notably the capture and relocation of crocodiles.

Irwin's enthusiastic approach to nature conservation and the environment won him a global following. He was known for his exuberance and use of the catch phrase "Crikey!"

But his image suffered a setback in January 2004 when he held his then 1-month-old baby Bob while feeding a crocodile at his Australian zoo. (Full story)

In a statement released to Australian media, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer expressed his sorrow and said that he was fond of Irwin and was very appreciative of all the work he had done in promoting Australia overseas.

In 2003, Irwin spoke to the Australian Broadcasting Corp.'s Australian Story television program about how he was perceived in his home country.

"When I see what's happened all over the world, they're looking at me as this very popular, wildlife warrior Australian bloke," he said, the ABC reported.

"And yet back here in my own country, some people find me a little bit embarrassing. "You know, there's this... they kind of cringe, you know, 'cause I'm coming out with 'Crikey' and 'Look at this beauty.'"

[kudan]

Quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Irwin
Irwin discovered a new species of turtle that now bears his name, Elseya irwini — Irwin's Turtle — a type of snapping turtle found on the coast of Queensland.
Everyone from my school was passing around to add a turtle emoticon on their msn nick to commemorate his death. (At first I thought it was an msn glitch... )

[Rusty]

geez this terrible news... i loved his shows and he was my icon..

[Little Wolf]

Very sad news, indeed.. It's sad that he had to die that way. May he rest in peace.