Steve Irwin - Trivia, Family, Bio

Australian naturalist nicknamed The Crocodile Hunter who became popular through his work alongside dangerous animals on television, most notably on the television series that shared his nickname. He tragically died after being stabbed by a stingray in a freak accident.

Before Fame

He received his first pet, a 12-foot scrub python, at age 6.

Trivia

The turtle species Elseya Irwini was named after him.

Family Life

He married Terri Irwin in 1992, and the couple had a daughter named Bindi in 1998 and a son named Robert in 2003.

Associated With

He made a cameo in the 2001 Eddie Murphy film Dr. Dolittle 2.

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Steve Irwin Highlights

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