Steve Irwin

Steve Irwin, known as "The Crocodile Hunter," passed away on September 4, 2006. Now, 11 years after his death, the television personality and zoologist has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Steve Irwin's parents were wildlife experts, and they opened the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park when Steve was just a child. He grew up surrounded by crocodiles and other animals, and he wrestled his first croc when he was just nine. https://twitter.com/AustraliaZoo/status/989223917645479936 Later, Steve started volunteering for Queensland's East Coast Crocodile Management program. In 1991, he took over management of the park, and in 1998 he renamed it Australia Zoo. https://twitter.com/TerriIrwin/status/989524464185454592 In 1992, Steve Irwin married Terri Raines, the love of his life. On July 24, 1998, Steve and Terri had a daughter, Bindi Sue Irwin. Five years later, on December 1, 2003, they welcomed a son, Robert Clarence Irwin. https://twitter.com/TerriIrwin/status/989747188900114432 The television show The Crocodile Hunter premiered on Australian television in 1996 and hit American television a year later. Eventually, the show became popular in over 130 countries. The Crocodile Hunter reached 500 million people worldwide. https://twitter.com/AnimalPlanet/status/989591704146759680 Over the years, Steve and his family appeared on a number of other television programs, commercials, and movies. https://twitter.com/BindiIrwin/status/989635517183504384 Steve was a passionate environmentalist and conservationist, and encouraged others to care about the environment. https://twitter.com/BindiIrwin/status/989554600310063104 When Steve passed away at age 44, people all over the world were devastated by the tragedy. Since his death, he's been honored in a number of ways, but none have been as noteworthy as his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. https://twitter.com/BindiIrwin/status/989890151319924736 Check out a video of Steve Irwin in action below, and make sure to share this article with your friends! https://www.youtube.com/watch?vZrPV7CI7WTs

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