Attached Link: Irwin died 'doing what he loved best'

Mahray

Awww that is sooooo sad.....he took many risks, but he couldn't have been happier doing anything else..He will be missed :sad:

*Sad news, but I confess,I was not shocked by it.
IMHO, He took too many needless risks in the interest of entertainment.

So sad for his wife and baby.

Tom

While I agree he took risks, this time it was simply swimming in the same ocean as sting-rays.  It is very sad for his wife and kids, and while he was an embarrassment at times for Australia (a bit over-the-top, 'baby bob incident'), he was truly passionate about conservation.

This sucks.  I'm totally bummed out now.

Being an Aussie living in the US, he made me cringe with embarrassment and I have to admit that I never liked him but hearing this news this morning I just thought...how sad. I can only imagine the reaction in Australia.

I mean he was an icon in his own way and despite the idiotic risks that he took,  and his "yobbo" behavior, he is/was loved by many downunder and he will be missed.

Kym

Damn shame, He will be missed here in the UK too,

it's very tragic. I liked him, but I'm partial to aussies. it's an amazing stroke of bad luck, as they normally get stung in the feet or legs, which is bad enuff as it is.

So shocking and sad. My mother and I enjoyed his show so much. My heart aches for his wife and child.

He was likeable, he had guts and a sense of hummer as far as taking unnecessary risks, if we all did only what was necessary and took no risks death wouldn’t be tragic it’d be salvation.

I’ll miss Steve and I feel for his family, his loss is truly tragic.

**I have to say that for people to sort of villafy Steve for his contributions to helping the masses understand Reptiles and Crocs, and so many other species in his own way is sad. He was very careful and when you grab a Snake or Croc...it sometimes will fight back instinctually. But for those who never saw him relocate an injured Crocodile from a crapped Indonesian pen, and his true worry and concern for the creatures panic and possibly going into shock from the experience, never would understand his methods.  Also his work honored and aided reptiles and other indangered species through out Australia and the world. He was a true conservationist, and dedicated his life to preserving his beloved Croc's. Handiling dangerous snakes is neccessary to collecting data about their habits, mannerisms and venom. Please note...I have been a member of CRES for 30 years, that is the Center for the Reproduction of Endangered Species, at the San Diego Zoo.   You see my Rosey at the top of this pic...I had her for close to 7 years before she got to the size that I had to donate her to the SDZoo. People  have this irrational fear of Reptiles of all kinds. Steve just helped more people to understand them and nature in general. Dangerous? Yes, but it is a job He loved and that helped millions to understand their world a little bit better. It was not taking Unneccessary risks at all...it was doing a job that too many don't understand, (His Wife  & Children DID!) and Loved. terri was just as into helping  and caring about the environment of these creatures as her Husband...She participated freely (cause you can't fake this stuff) and she and their children know He died doing what was his life's passion.   IF ONLY WE WERE SO LUCKY......
Good-bye Steve, we can't help but love and miss you. But you did what your heart dictated...
Ariana

On YouTube there is a video of Steve Irwin crying at the site of a dead crocodile and I think that one shot says a lot about him. He cared so deeply for these animals. He knew the risks, and while they may have seemed needless to the average viewer, he felt they were worth it to be in their presence, to learn, so he could teach us about the world that very few are aware of. I think it's hard for a lot of people to understand that level of passion that fueled Steve Irwin's life. I will miss his amazing passion and upbeat look at life and I hope wherever he is now, there is plenty of gators and animals for him to be with. RIP Steve.