Steve Irwin the Crocodile Hunter Died

'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin Is Dead

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 04, 2006 01:40AM EST

Steve Irwin

Steve Irwin, host of the Animal Planet series The Crocodile Hunter, was killed Monday during a diving expedition off the coast of Australia, Sydney's Daily Telegraph reports.

Irwin, 44, was filming a documentary was about the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Queensland state when a stingray barb pierced his chest, the paper reports.

According to the Australian Broadcasting Corp., a helicopter carrying paramedics flew to the site, but was too late.

Irwin leaves behind wife Terri, 42, daughter Bindi, 8, and son Bob, 2.

Source :AOL

My sincere condolences to his family. I love his shows and his enthusiasm. Good on ya Stevie, wherever you are.