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Monday, 4 September 2006, 11:49 GMT 12:49 UK

In pictures: Steve Irwin

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Australian naturalist and animal-lover Steve Irwin has died after being struck in the chest by a stingray's barb.

Steve Irwin with an alligator

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Irwin had been filming a documentary on his boat Croc One in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef on the day of his death. Paramedics were unable to save his life.

Steve Irwin wraps an anaconda snake around Jay Leno

Steve Irwin wraps an anaconda snake around Jay Leno

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The 44-year-old was famous around the world for handling dangerous animals, including an anaconda during a TV appearance on the Jay Leno Show.

Steve and Terri Irwin with an albino Burmese python

Steve and Terri Irwin with an albino Burmese python

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Mr Irwin's wife Terri was often at his side, to help deal with animals such as the albino Burmese python.

Terri and Steve Irwin with an alligator

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Father-of-two Mr Irwin grew up on his parents' reptile park and became fascinated with animals after receiving a python as a present on his sixth birthday.

Steve Irwin with a camel

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He was also a passionate conservationist and was pictured with a variety of animals, such as Kimberly the camel in 2003.

Steve Irwin with wife Terri and daughter Bindi

Steve Irwin with wife Terri and daughter Bindi

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There was outrage in 2004 when Mr Irwin held his one-month-old son near a crocodile during a show. He said his children, including daughter Bindi, had to grow up to be "croc savvy".

Steve Irwin with a taipan snake

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Mr Irwin, who handled dangerous animals such as the taipan snake, turned a small reptile park in Queensland into Australia Zoo. It has now become a major wildlife centre.

Terri and Steve Irwin

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And Mr Irwin emphasised his dedication to saving endangered species by creating the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation.

Steve Irwin in front of Uluru, once known as Ayers Rock

Steve Irwin in front of Uluru, once known as Ayers Rock

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Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said he was "fond" of Mr Irwin and "very, very appreciative" of his work in promoting Australia overseas.

People pay tribute to Steve Irwin in front of his zoo

People pay tribute to Steve Irwin in front of his zoo

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Fans left flowers at Australia Zoo after news of Mr Irwin's death was confirmed on Monday.

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Related to this story:
'Crocodile Hunter' Irwin killed (04 Sep 06 | Asia-Pacific )
Obituary: Steve Irwin (04 Sep 06 | Asia-Pacific )
Inquiry into croc baby stunt (03 Jan 04 | Asia-Pacific )

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