The Life and Tragic Death of Steve Irwin | Biography | Well, I Never Stars
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2022
- Steve Irwin was widely known as the 'crocodile hunter' and was easily recognisable by his Khaki outfit and exclamations of 'Crikey!' but he was so much more. During his life he influenced a generation of naturalists and animal lovers with his exciting brand of hands-on conservation.
Sadly, at the peak of his powers Irwin would be tragically struck down while filming an episode of his popular TV show.
You had me in tears. Steve Irwin was such a good soul, he won’t be forgotten. I am glad his family carried on with the mission. Wonderfully done, thank you very much.
I own and operate a not for profit animal rescue, focusing on feral cats and kittens. I started this venture in 1989, not long before I became aware of Steve. I consider him a hero, a man of conviction. No one found more joy in purpose than he did. He would, indeed, be so very proud of his children. The one thing he said he wanted, the only way he would ever stop, is when his children took up the mantle to continue the mission. And they have. It is on my list of goals to visit Australia Zoo someday.
I was already crying watching the video, but your message was the cherry on top. Thank you very much for your dedication and love for all those souls.
Watching this made me cry…
I loved him so much as a kid.
Now I have a room full of snakes, geckos, tarantulas and alike. He pretty much kickstarted my passion for nature and my outview on life
How can one be so cool and precious?
What a man
YOU OWN SNAKES AND GECKOS AND TARANTULAS? PEOPLE SHOULD BE BANNED FROM OWNING SUCH POISONOUS CREATURES. THEY ARE PALPABLY UNFIT TO BE KEPT AS PETS.
I cried like a baby watching his memorial. He gave everything he had, including his life, to promote conservation and spreading respect and love for wildlife. He is missed to this day, and will continue to be missed for years to come.
I remember my sister and I crying our eyes out watching his memorial.
I still cry every time I watch a tribute to him. He lived an amazing life.
I was born in 1998 as well. I grew up watching Steve. His shows were my favorite as a child, and I distinctly remember the day I heard what happened to him. I think it was the first time I really experienced loss even though I didn't know him or ever meet him, I loved him and it broke my heart. This video had me crying 😅
I remember sadly when this happened. The world lost a great conservationist. His family has done a great job continuing his work.
Too soon mate. This video had me tearing up 90 seconds on. Steve Irwin was takin too soon. A true living legend… national treasure. I love animals and understand them because of steve. He was my baby sitter. I’m almost 4o I can honestly say I had the best baby sitter teaching me about bugs and lizards before UA-cam was a thing.
So much I never knew a Steve. Trying to save 2 divers etc. What a great human, we need more Steve’s. His son is a really endearing person too, reminds me to much of his dad, he’s a double in every sense.
I grew up watching him. And this video is beautiful and has done justice to Steve.
My dad used to binge a lot of Steve's older shows he appeared in and I watched some of them as a child. His legacy won't be forgotten. His shows were a blast to watch.
I remember being 9 and being glued to the TV Guide channel watching a tribute special to him. Was sad then and it’s still sad now.
I used to call him the 'animal irritator. He never harmed an animal, but he'd make some very angry. His unbounded energy could be over the top, and I'm not sure if he didn't live his life in a kind of manic state that pushed him into chancy situations. He was a very caring compassionate man, who cared so much for the creatures on our world and tried his best to make us care too. I hope he can rest now, and his legacy will carry on.
Steve Irwin was one of the GREATEST human beings who ever lived! He had a heart of gold and earned his respect from all who were lucky enough to have ever heard of him. God rest his beautiful soul. ❤️🙏💯👏👏👏
Well, I never thought that you could bring me to tears with such a good tribute to Steve Irwin...
I didn't grow up with Steve, but with the books by Gerald Durell. He was a large influence on my view of the world and my later decision to study environmental engineering. It is people like Gerald, Steve, Jane and Sir David who inspire generations to do what they can to preserve and protect.
I was in 7th grade when Steve died; I will never forget going upstairs into my bathroom and just sobbing for hours and hours. It was, and still is truly devastating to have lost this man that I never even knew, but was a hero to me as a child, as well as so many other children and people around the world
This was a very good, tasteful reflection upon Steve’s life, work, and untimely death. Bravo, and warm wishes from Houston Tx
I grew up watching Crocodile Hunter and his other shows all throughout my childhood. It was a staple the entire family loved to pieces, so when we heard of his death it hit us very hard. He was such a great man, not only for the animals he loved but his family and colleagues too. The world has not been the same without him, but it's amazing what fantastic work has been carried on by his family. Steve would be so proud of his children, and Terri should be proud of herself for raising them so well whilst dealing with the grief of losing her husband. I hope one day to follow in Steve's footsteps and get into conservation. I'm going back to school later this year to study Animal Science and Animal Welfare and Behaviour. My interest lies more on the avian side of things, but Steve's message is something that has stuck with me for most of my life. Along with David Attenborough, he is one of the men I admire most in the world. Rest in peace Steve, the world misses and loves you still.
So, I started crying when you showed how proud he was of his children! And it went downhill from there! Steve was a real hero of a man! He had a mission & nothing was going to stop him & he found Terri & she just made him even better! Im so impressed with their children! Bindi & Robert both seem to be fantastic just like their mom & dad! Thank you for the video! ❤
Fantastic Paul, Thank You for this.
You are helping people remember him x
Thank you so much for covering our beloved Aussie icon, Steve Irwin. Even though it was 9 months ago, I’ve only stumbled across your channel recently. Compassionate and thoroughly researched. Thank you ❤
I literally cried when they held the public memorial when I was a child. I was so distraught :( he really was such a big part of my childhood
Thank you for doing this 💜 very sensitive and well done
Thank you for doing this........I have always been an animal lover and a lover of the earth. I just adored Steve Irwin........he did so many wonderful things for wildlife in the short time he was on this planet. I cried when he died, even though I never met him, I felt like I knew him because of how he made you feel in his tv shows. His wife and children are just as amazing. I enjoyed this very much, thank you again.
I loved watching Steve's shows... but I always had a fear that someday, somehow, it would inevitably all go wrong. RIP Steve.
Well done and thank you again.
I knew this episode would make me cry so I was putting it off. Steve Irwin was one of the worlds most charming & genuine people that ever graced us with his love for all things wild life. I feel so lucky to have grown up watching his shows & movies as it taught me to love all living things, not just animals, no matter how ugly they may look or act.
Amazing work as always! Please do an episode on Buddy Holly or Eddie Cochran next!
Well done sir! He was a great human being that I loved to watch and appreciated his lessons.
Thank you so much for this new channel❣️ I found your description of Steve’s life, and sad death, to be both informative and sensitive. ❤️
Thank you, Paul. Beautifully done.
My god, I miss him so much. Truly the best human being in history
He was such a great guy. He is truly missed. He would be so proud of his family and keeping up with his dream. Thank you for this video 👍
I will always remember him as Crocodile Hunter though I never watch his other series.
I’ll never forget when this happened
So tragic, huge fan of this man!
This story had me crying. What a remarkable man. Thank you Paul for this amazing story.
My heart still aches when I think of the day we heard the unexpected news report on the radio at work. The emotional impact made us all feel as though time stood still for a little while. No one could believe what we’d just heard and tears flowed😭 I live on an island on the Queensland coast of Australia, not very far from Australia Zoo and the impact was felt Australia wide (and of course the world). I would HIGHLY recommend a visit to the Australia zoo but allow a second day because 1 full day is not enough time to see everything or truly appreciate and absorb it all☺️
He did so much for conservation and taught so many people the wonders of the animal kingdom.
I loved him!!! I was the mother of a daughter and 7 months pregnant with my son when he died. I remember breaking down and just so heartbroken. Like i had lost my best friend. Lol. I watched his memorial service. Seeing his wife so devastated and couldn't imagine the pain she was feeling. I can still picture her. It affected me more than i can explain. I watched as his daughter took the stage. And being in awe of this beautiful girl who treasured her father spoke so clearly as the rest of us all cried. It was a testament to who she was and would become and also how much she was loved by both her parents. And when I watched her perform the dance for her father on Dancing with the Stars. She took my breath away. And now seeing her as a wife and mother. Seeing how handsome and talented his son is. And how his little family is carrying on his life, his love, and his message. Who could ask for any better legacy than that? Thank you for your video. Brought back so many emotions but love to remember the larger than life personality that was Steve Irwin
That was a beautiful dedication. Subscribed ✌️
Thanks, Paul. I ended up with a big lump in my throat at the end of your story. It's true that the good die young.😟
Thanks for the Video.I already get anxiety when I see pics of him or his family without him. This will be tough to watch later. RIP Steve.
Another wonderful channel to follow!👍👍 I remember as a little kid I always saw Steven in TV and made me fall in love with nature , made me strong. (Ps : I had all kinds of animals at home ut now only a cute cuddly Python)
Oh, yes, I definitely cried just now remembering his loss. I grew up admiring his focus on the animals (especially compared to other wildlife hosts during the time period). I’ve always been passionate about animals, and I always will be.
Presently, I only have a cat (although truly she owns me) and a retired Blue Tongue Skink from a petting zoo I used to work for, ran by a remarkable woman who taught me most of what I know about a wide variety of animals.
Covid forced her retirement a bit early, but my time there resulted in some of my most treasured memories. My favorite types of gigs were when we did animal therapy with retirement homes and special care facilities, but I also really loved when we did educational programs for various summer camps or hosted by local libraries.
Admittedly, the birthday parties were less fun, but running a zoo is rather expensive.
Yep, both my boys grew up with Steve and Terri. They basically made the Animal Planet channel just as the Discovery and Learning channels were a few years from going in the toilet. Such a showman and such a lovely couple. Yeah, I remember the exact moment I heard he had died.
My little sister and I would watch his show all the time. Bindi is the same age as my sister also. When Steve passed away it hit us so hard because his show was a staple in our childhood. Cried so hard when watching his little girl give her speech about him. He would he so proud of his kids and wife
Had me choked up. Steve Irwin was a wonderful man . My grandfather had the honour of meeting him.
He was amazing and I’m so happy that his family continues his vision
My son and loved Steve Irwin. Thank you so much for sharing his story ❤️
No better subject. This man was THE man. I am so proud of his family and how they have continued their love and his legacy.
Steve Irwin always seemed to be a happy, unique, and wonderful person. I didn't watch his show much, but, I was sad when he passed away.
I never met him, but a guy I knew was working at Wildlife Images in Grant's Pass. Oregon, when the Irwins filmed there to raise money for it. I asked if he could get a couple of autographs for my kids. Mr. Irwin drew them both pictures and personalized them to my kids. The guy said he was the nicest. Most down to earth celebrity he ever met.
I’ll never forget hearing that news as a child. Broke my little heart. Such a special person and what wonderful children they raised ❤️
There's a wonderful bit of film of Steve when he saw his first hedgehog, his rapture at seeing this fairly commonplace (to the UK viewers at least) was an absolute delight his face, his delight, his enthusiasm was a joy to see. I've never been able to find it. RIP Stevo
I loved watching his show when I was a kid, I actually had a crush on him! And I remember, my mom always used to say that one day he'll get killed by one of these wild animals 😞 never thought it would actually happen. I was so sad when he passed.
Steve Irwin was a national treasure, and the whole world mourned that day. I'm sure many still do. I know I do. 😢
He was awesome I use to love his shows I know his children really miss him I think his daughter had a baby recently
Yes she did . Her name is Grace Warrior Irwin Powell and she was born on Bindi’s 1 year wedding anniversary
What a beautiful tribute to an amazing selfless man. thank you
I remember this. I remember watching hism on TV, it was so sad.
I was at school when he heard he had died. It was like the biggest news and so many people didn't believe it.
Legend.
Steve Irwin, Bob Ross, & Mr Rodgers
Be kind to animals, others, & yourself.
I really miss Steve Irwin. I used to watch him every week. He missed seeing his daughter and son grow up and I always believed he had a special kind of love with his wife.
I thought Steve Irwin was goofy and never watched his shows but it was tragic when he died. It didn't surprise me though as many risks as he would take.
I was teary eyed the entire time
Watching Terri trying to compose herself to speak brought me almost to tears, and does every time I see it.
I was a huge fan growing up and am still 2 this day
I'm not over his death still. We need someone like him in the world. He was special. (The footage you used in the video was a manta ray, btw.)
This was hard to watch sitting here with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye Steve would be proud of his family continuing to do his work 😢
I was nine Turing ten and still trying to get over my great grandmother's death when I heard that steve died. I was a big fan of his always running in the living room when I had finished my homework just to watch steve watching made me love animals as well. I could remember coming home from school arguing with my brother about who would win in a fight T-Rex or Dracula when I over heard my dad saying something about steve more on the lines to 'I don't know how im gonna tell my nine year daughter about steve dying' I looked up at him as soon as we came inside, I gently pulled in the rim of my dad's asking "daddy is steve Irwin dead?" My dad could see it in my eyes that I was gonna burst into tears by the time it was dinner dad came through the front door "sorry Dino kid but I've got some bad news, steve Irwin died" I basically bursted into tears right in front of my siblings I couldn't cope with it by the time I was in high school we had celeb day at school and could go as our favourite celebrity I went as steve Irwin of course. We all sat there waiting to read out biographies and I was the last person. I couldn't read about Steve's death cause I'd bust into tears if I did so my teacher read it out for me and I cried like a baby in front of everyone. I know I shouldn't be crying like I am now cause I'm now twenty six but steve was my hero and made me love crocs (doesn't mean I'd get in the water with one though, I'd be croc food if I did) what I'm tryna say is without steve, I wouldn't have liked crocs as I did and still do. Steve if you're listenin ta this cheers for the best memories we miss you steve❤
He was always my hero and idle as a kid
I grew up to Steve Irwin, I'll never forget my 7th grade yearbook having a memorial for his death.
What a gift to our world Steve was, his family carry on his important work, Steve would be proud of them all.
The best of us ‘humans’, looking to make the world better.
Could you do a video on the life of Hedy Lamarr
I cried when he died. I loved his show.
You could definitely call that a freak accident but when you deliberately put yourself in danger for decades like that, eventually you roll bad dice. It's statistically inevitable, regardless of how tragic or sad the final outcome may be. Eventually the cards don't fall your way - happens with anything. Facts (like a high statistical probability of death doing what Irwin did) don't care about your feelings.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ im Australian and still remember the minute i heard the devastating news😢 no-one could bieve it!😮😮 Words are not enough😢RIP Steve, youre vwry much missed😔❤️🌏🪐🌕🙏🍀🌺🦋🌾🇦🇺💐🐝🐦🦉🏡🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Could you for a future video cover the tragedy of Judith Barsi? The voice of Ducky in "The Land Before Time" (1988) that tragically lost her life far too soon.
I was a big fan of Irwin and cried when I heard the news.
So very sad 💔
I enjoyed "The Crocodile Hunter" but I was an adult. It was fun.
I do remember when this happened.... Is it a crime to die what you love???
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My brief experience with a Stingray in the Bahamas was not that it swam away, completely the opposite. Found out later, it had not long given birth.
Irwin to me became one of those figures like Michael Jordan where even if you little to nothing about what they do you still know their name. He was that famous and that big a personality and I mean that in the best way possible.
I am Australian and feel I can be frank. Steve was misguided. He may have talked conservation etc. but the truth is he became absorbed with his celeb status and was in fact cruel to wildlife for the sake of money and fame. He was killed by an animal that is not normally aggressive unless cornered and fearful, and that he had deliberately antagonised the animal to get some good pictures, a fact that is lost on most people. I think his mantra would have been “the end justifies the means”
For his family, sad indeed, but for the rest of us… meh!
So many people loved Steve Irwin, and I wish him peaceful rest, but I saw a little bit of one show, felt uneasy about how hyper things seemed, felt it was not the right way to act around animals, and didn't watch any more. I decided to watch this vid to try to understand his appeal. I guess he did a lot of good for animals and that's the important thing. I just don't like any kind of "reality" shows, I guess.
Such a shame his friend Jack Hanna turned out exploit baby big cats
never like this man. To me, he was stung by the fish because he broke the line of nature, not respect the line. So, nature selected him. I dont even want to watch this youtube.
AGREED- AND THERE ARE TOO MANY THESE DAYS WHO CRY OVER THE LOSS OF TELEVISION CELEBS.
I love nature and all natural history but was never keen on Irwin’s methods; ie interfering with reptiles for entertainment. Rescuing them is one thing and is fantastic, but taunting them for tv was beyond the pail for me. Sorry 😞
Tbh I never liked him. His over the top and reckless behavior was quiet annoying. Cringe is the right word for it.
He did teach people about animals and did other important things to spread kmowledge. I can apreciate that
A older teen and I were on a sand bar fishing back towards the beach and we heard a WHOSHING and kept looking around and a black 1-2 foot across thing was swimming at us homing in so we freaked out and threw our poles down and took off but we had to dive in and swim 20 yards back across the deep part and it chased us back to shore and a couple days later Spanish kid talked me into getting CONK shells after 2 days of heavy rain and I did and he started thrashing around I reached out to him as his head came up and said SOMETHING ON MY HAND!!! And we pulled it up and a CONK snail???Closed it's shell protection plate on his thumb and we carried it to hos room and MOM FREAKED and put his hand in boiling water but it didn't wk and went to hospital and they removed it and saved his thumb but he would cuss in English and his mom didn't know but it sounded like she was CUSSING very well in Spanish when we came in the MOTEL not hotel room. Where you park outside the room. I've witnessed a lot of WIERD SH** Good and horrific but Steve was the BEST at SNAKE HANDLING and we swam with HUNDREDS of mokisins/vipers and in creeks we played in Gwinnett SUBURBS of Atlanta Lake Norman and very POLLUTED.