Steve Irwin

Stephen Robert Irwin (February 22, 1962 - September 4, 2006) was an Australian animal enthusiast, zoologist, animal rights activist, wildlife expert, conservationalist and television personality. Irwin gained fame from his reality TV series, The Crocodile Hunter, which aired in both Australia and the United States from 1997 until 2004. Irwin was known for his hands on animal approach as well as taking his wife and, occasionally, his daughter, with him. He had a pet dog, Sui, who died in 2004 whom he loved as much as his family and a pet turtle, Harriet, who died just 2 months before Irwin who had previously belonged to Charles Darwin. He owned the Australia Zoo.

On September 4, 2006, Irwin decided to film some shallow water shots for his daughter, Bindi Irwin's new adventure animal television program. Irwin dove in the water and swam to close too a stingray, who stabbed him in the chest with its dagger. Irwin reportedly pulled the barb out and bled to death in a matter a few minutes. He was 44 years old and his death resulted in grief around the world. Prime Minister John Howard made a condolence speech and the flags at the Sidney Harbor were lowered to half mass in Irwin's honor. His live televised-around-the-world memorial service aired on Seotember 20. It was watched by nearly 300 million people. On September 5, visitors to the Australia Zoo dropped flowers at the site in memory of Irwin. He was working on Happy Feet at the time of his death, and the film was dedicated in his memory.



Voiceography

 * The Fairly OddParents (2004)-The Bad Parent Hunter; episode: Nega Timmy


 * Happy Feet (2006)-Trev the Elephant Seal