Newsflash - Steve Irwin Killed - Page 2

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #21 04-09-2006, 06:15 PM

Truely shocking news. My heart goes out to Terri and the kids as well as the workers at his Zoo who were so close to him as well.
Love him or hate him you just had to admire his passion for his kids and the wildlife.
I agree, the Andrew Denton interview really let you know the real man.

Dennis · #22 04-09-2006, 06:31 PM

This is truly shocking and wholly unexpected news. He was a man who lived his life fully, with an infectious passion and trod his own unique path. His contribution to conservation was enormous and his “one off” character endeared Steve to my wife and me.

We feel so much for his family, his friends, the people at Australia Zoo and the people he touched world wide with his amazing Aussie character and one pointed passion for nature.

Steve – you will be missed. May your soul rest in peace. God bless your family, they will need strength and love to come to terms with this most awful tragedy.

Dennis

acropolite (Phil) · #23 04-09-2006, 07:08 PM

Saddening news, IMO a great loss to this country.

digitaljedi · #24 04-09-2006, 07:23 PM

I have got to say that I am stunned that he is gone. Sure, he was easy to take the mickey out of and lampoon, but in the end, I must say that I was envious of the guy.

His job was his passion and his energy in pursuing that passion was boundless. I wish I had a 1/3 of his energy and passion for life.

My condolences go out to his family, especially his kids loo sing their dad one day after fathers day.

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #25 04-09-2006, 07:33 PM

For those that missed the Andrew Denton interview, the transcript is here.
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/enoughrope/...ts/s960998.htm

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #26 04-09-2006, 08:22 PM

very sad

My family and I visited Australia Zoo the day he inaugurated the new croc stadium that he built a couple of years and he did a show that we will never forget..

leon · #27 04-09-2006, 08:40 PM

I was shocked at the news of the death of Steve, not that i really took to his shows, but it makes you wonder, how short life really is, and what is going to happen the next day you see the sunrise.

Live life to the fullest, you may not be here tomorrow.

Leon

netwolf · #28 04-09-2006, 08:57 PM

Shocked and sad to hear such a person is no more with us. Truely a rare individual who does not just speak about conservation and the environment, but actually educates people about it. Even more rare is the way he entertains to make the subject more engaging to the average person. The word larikan personafied.

Out thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Regards

norm · #29 04-09-2006, 10:33 PM

Love him or hate him, he was unique and quirky. Even sadder is knowing that he left behind 2 little kids.

I hope his legacy continues. He will be missed.

R.I.P.

TidaLpHasE · #30 04-09-2006, 11:22 PM

A very sad day, it is still hard to believe he has gone.

It was his full on antics and being a ratbag that i liked, he was who he was, and wasn't afraid to show it.

I actually admire those who can be themselves in all aspects of their life, and to me, Steve was a character larger than life who put all his energy into something he loved, and also a great cause for future generations, the environment and the protection of the animals in it.

My thoughts are with his wife and kids.

Rest in peace.

Ric · #31 04-09-2006, 11:52 PM

A truly great Australian.
He will be missed

janoskiss (Steve H) · #32 05-09-2006, 12:50 AM

Denton interview was rebroadcast tonight (last night really). Steve Irwin really comes across genuine in that interview. I always thought the whole Steve Irwin character was just an act, a put-on not unlike American wrestling. After watching the Denton interview, I reckon he was for real. (allright, maybe making a bit more effort for the cameras every now and again but basically genuine.)

I heard on ABC 702 Sydney in the afternoon that he was shooting a nature documentary they were going to call 'Sea's deadliest' and they were doing a segment on stingrays when one got him. On Lateline, a marine biologist (I think) said that he could find record of a total of around 30 people in the world who have been killed by a stingray, ever. Steve Irwin was very very unlucky.

cahullian · #33 05-09-2006, 01:03 AM

A sad loss of one of natures true gentlemen.

johnno · #34 05-09-2006, 03:45 AM

Yes,
I also admit I wasn't keen on the bloke,until I realised he wasn't JUST a showman,but indeed,a great lover,and Carer for our wildlife.

After watching him many times on tv,I realised he was a true believer in what he did,and if he made money from it,GOOD ON HIM.

A very sad loss,for a great Ambassador,for our country,and it's wildlife.

My condolences,to Terri,and his young family,how Bloody Sad.

What a waste.

Regards.
John

iceman (Mike) · #35 05-09-2006, 06:22 AM

Got a lot of coverage on the news and current affairs shows last night.. what a tragic accident. I heard this morning that Bindi (his daughter) may have been *with* him when it happened.

Striker (Tony) · #36 05-09-2006, 12:09 PM

Going from the images shown in the last 24 hours....wife and both kids were shown getting on a plane from Tazzy but I could be wrong.

How's the daughter going to feel knowing the documentry was being shot for her series...poor kid.

For anyone that has not been to Australia Zoo it's a great experience...you will be shocked when you see the size of the Croc Stadium they have built...it's more like a sports stadium then something you would see in a Zoo.

ausastronomer (John Bambury) · #37 05-09-2006, 02:05 PM

Well he wasn't my cup of tea at all, in fact I couldn't stand him.

It was only a couple of weeks ago my wife and I saw him do something stupid on TV and I said to my wife, "it's only a matter of time before something bites or eats him". Well I wasn't far wrong.

I do feel very sad that he has left a wife and 2 little kids behind. No family deserves that sort of tragedy and my condolences go out to his family.

CS-John B

danielsun · #38 05-09-2006, 06:10 PM

I had the honour of getting to know Steve and Terry a little whilst i was going out with one of his employees in the mid 90's for a few years and spent a bit of time at the reptile park as it was known then and i can tell you he was truly a top bloke. It really shocked me to hear the news and still find it hard to beleive that Steve with his huge and energetic personality can all of a sudden just not be here anymore. I truly feel sadened by his death and my deepest sympathys go out to Terry, Bindy,Bob their family and all of the staff at Australia zoo.

Daniel.

astro_nutt · #39 05-09-2006, 08:23 PM

Condolences to his lovely wife and kids...we have lost a unique person..one who shared his love of nature and life in general...rest in peace mate.

gaa_ian (Ian) · #40 05-09-2006, 10:23 PM

Very Sad indeed, the world needs more people like Steve Irwin.
People who are prepared to stand up for what is right, who have a passion for what they do.
Steve has left the world a better place & I am sure that his legacy will endure.
Who knows how many species will be saved from extinction by his voice to the world & his actions.
Though his family & friends will be deeply shocked, the celebration of his life & achivements will be HUGE !
Rest in Peace Mate !