Australian animal-lover Steve Irwin has died after being hit in the chest by a stingray fish
He had been making a film about sea creatures on his boat Croc One in Queensland's Great Barrier Reef on the day he died
The animal expert was famous around the world for his programme Crocodile Hunter. Here he is handling an anaconda snake during an appearance on a TV show with US presenter Jay Leno
Steve handled animals with the help of his wife Terri. Here they are with a huge albino - or white - Burmese python
Steve grew up at his parents' reptile park. He became fascinated with animals after he was given a python as a present on his sixth birthday
He was really into helping people learn about - and protect - animals. Here he is with Kimberly the camel in 2003
Steve had two children with his wife - Bindi Sue, 8 (pictured above) and Bob, 3
The animal-lover always said he was very dedicated to saving endangered species. He set up the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation to help do this
Australian Prime Minister John Howard said that Australia had lost a "wonderful and colourful son"
Fans left flowers at Australia Zoo after Steve's death was announced on Monday
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