Steve Irwin Dead...

*Akasha* · September 03, 2006, 11:09 PM

Television personality and environmentalist Steve Irwin has died in a marine accident in north Queensland, state government sources say.

The 44-year-old is believed to have been killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest, sources say.

He was filming an underwater documentary off Port Douglas when the accident occurred.

pyroglyphix · September 03, 2006, 11:27 PM

While not really a fan, I always thought he had an obvious love for what he did....mixing entertainment with education. It's a shame to see him pass.

Cyphyllis · September 04, 2006, 01:13 AM

Often a bit odd, but a great Aussie. Now I'll have to explain it to the kids tonight, as it's been on the news here all afternoon.
Apparently he was swimming just above the ray, when its bard popped up and pierced his heart. The damage would have been irrepairable...Crikey...

Lyshee · September 04, 2006, 01:14 AM

He lost me as a fan back when he dangled his infant in front of a croc during one of his live shows. Not that I wanted to see him dead or anything, but that's where he lost me.

*Akasha* · September 04, 2006, 03:22 AM

Steve Irwin has done a lot for Australia and wildlife in general. He was making yet another documentary when the Stingrae lashed the barb up and pierced his heart. Stingrae's are not aggressive creatures and was most likely just startled and reacted. With the bard going through his heart there was no chance of survival... even if it had of missed, it's extremely toxic and would have likely caused his death pretty quickly.

While yes, the day he fed the crocodile while holding his one month old son didn't do his image any good, he was never charged with anything and has always stated that the media made it worse than what it was... that wouldn't surprise me.

Merradia · September 04, 2006, 03:56 AM

I think that Steve had previewed a death like this...
I'm italian, and here, he was known for his beatiful and amazing documentaries.
It seemed of being there with him, when he "interviewed" several animals!
Hope that, from tha Heaven, he'll be able to bless his son...

Firedrake · September 04, 2006, 05:47 AM

the man had passion, no amount of media stirring can take that away from him.

RIP Crikey.

Haterot · September 04, 2006, 07:15 AM

The dude was a hoot. Entertaining, educational and all-around filled with exuberance.
But seriously he was always a half a step away from being a snack.
Sympathies to his family.

Fenrir · September 04, 2006, 09:18 PM

sad to see such an icon go.
his enthousiastic appearence almost fascinated me

Nairda · September 04, 2006, 09:39 PM

Sad to hear he past away. I am a fan, watched most of his shows & documentaries... To me, he is not a tool... RIP

September 03, 2006, 11:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
pyroglyphix Mostly harmless Character Info Glyffix 70 Undead Warlock Dunemaul US PvP Guild: Feuerstorm Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 0/21/40	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... While not really a fan, I always thought he had an obvious love for what he did....mixing entertainment with education. It's a shame to see him pass.

September 04, 2006, 01:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cyphyllis warlock Character Info Cyphyllis 70 Human Warlock Blackrock US PvP Guild: Six Pack Talent Spec: 41/1/19	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... Often a bit odd, but a great Aussie. Now I'll have to explain it to the kids tonight, as it's been on the news here all afternoon. Apparently he was swimming just above the ray, when its bard popped up and pierced his heart. The damage would have been irrepairable...Crikey...

September 04, 2006, 01:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lyshee Lurker	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... He lost me as a fan back when he dangled his infant in front of a croc during one of his live shows. Not that I wanted to see him dead or anything, but that's where he lost me.

September 04, 2006, 03:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Merradia Lurker Character Info Merradia 38 Human Warlock Crushridge Euro PvP Guild: Delirium Tremens Profile: Allakhazams	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... I think that Steve had previewed a death like this... I'm italian, and here, he was known for his beatiful and amazing documentaries. It seemed of being there with him, when he "interviewed" several animals! Hope that, from tha Heaven, he'll be able to bless his son...

September 04, 2006, 05:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Firedrake Member Character Info Firedrake 60 Undead Warlock Xavius Euro PvP	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... the man had passion, no amount of media stirring can take that away from him. RIP Crikey.

September 03, 2006, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Akasha	Steve Irwin Dead... Television personality and environmentalist Steve Irwin has died in a marine accident in north Queensland, state government sources say. The 44-year-old is believed to have been killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest, sources say. He was filming an underwater documentary off Port Douglas when the accident occurred. Last edited by Akasha; September 04, 2006 at 10:02 PM.. Reason: Removed my "offending" remark

September 04, 2006, 03:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Akasha	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... Steve Irwin has done a lot for Australia and wildlife in general. He was making yet another documentary when the Stingrae lashed the barb up and pierced his heart. Stingrae's are not aggressive creatures and was most likely just startled and reacted. With the bard going through his heart there was no chance of survival... even if it had of missed, it's extremely toxic and would have likely caused his death pretty quickly. While yes, the day he fed the crocodile while holding his one month old son didn't do his image any good, he was never charged with anything and has always stated that the media made it worse than what it was... that wouldn't surprise me.

September 04, 2006, 07:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Haterot Member Character Info Haterot 70 Gnome Warlock Kul'Tiras US PvE Guild: Guardian Profile: Blizzard Armory Talent Spec: 43/0/18	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... The dude was a hoot. Entertaining, educational and all-around filled with exuberance. But seriously he was always a half a step away from being a snack. Sympathies to his family.

September 04, 2006, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fenrir Member Character Info Mephysto 70 Human Warlock Ravencrest Euro PvP Guild: Imba	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... sad to see such an icon go. his enthousiastic appearence almost fascinated me

September 04, 2006, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nairda Lurker Character Info Locten 70 Undead Warlock Aegwynn US PvP Guild: Damnation Talent Spec: 43/7/11	Re: Steve Irwin Dead... Sad to hear he past away. I am a fan, watched most of his shows & documentaries... To me, he is not a tool... RIP