The Crocodile Hunter poses with a three-foot-long alligator at the San Francisco Zoo (Image: Getty Images) It remains unknown where the footage of his death is. This rule led to the animal lover's death near Australia's Great Barrier Reef being captured on film by his crew. These acts of violence were quickly condemned by the executive director of Irwin's conservation organisation.ĭespite Steve's repeated encounters with dangerous wildlife including crocodiles, snakes and sharks, the star had a steadfast rule that the cameras should never stop rolling. In a shocking response to his death, a series of revenge attacks were carried out against stingrays along the Australian coastline. Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell dead aged 56.Prince Harry squashes feud rumours with Beckhams as he joins star-studded crowd to support David's team.The 44-year-old's sudden death sent shockwaves across the world, triggering an outpouring of grief from his dedicated fans and admirers reports the Mirror. The world-renowned wildlife expert - affectionately known as The Crocodile Hunter - was fatally struck in the heart by a stingray whilst he filmed a segment for his daughter Bindi's wildlife show, 'Bindi the Jungle Girl'. Seventeen years ago today Australian zookeeper, conservationist, television personality, wildlife educator, and environmentalist Steve Irwin died.
