Steve Irwin has died

Australian wildlife personality Steve Irwin has died

The Queensland Police Service advise Australian wildlife personality Steve Irwin has died. It is believed Mr Irwin collapsed after being stung by a sting-ray at Batt Reef, Low Isle off Port Douglas about 11am. He had been filming a documentary. After being stung by the sting-ray, his crew called for medical treatment and the Emergency Management Queensland Helicopter responded however Mr Irwin had died. Mr Irwin’s family has been advised.

Last updated 04/09/2006

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我不是很苟同Steve有时候办事的方法，101%的自信有时候不一定是好事。怎么去归类对他的死，我的感觉呢？

程度上应该和当年张国荣的死，感觉相当。

一个电视人，最重要的就是要找到卖点，才能延续荧光幕的生命。在电视上Steve常常做的就是以身犯险，甚至是以亲人的身犯险。但是看电视的我都不会为他捏一把冷汗，因为我知道，只要出得了街，他人应该就没事了。

不过这次他死了。

会不会有人，将他死前的一刻，拍摄成纪录片，然后用他的死来作卖点呢？

我不知道。