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He built a global empire on fearless encounters with some of the most dangerous animals on Earth — crocs, snakes, sharks — all delivered with that unmistakable grin and a “Crikey!”
But in 2006, the man who made a career out of getting closer than anyone else ever dared was killed in a moment so rare, so freakishly unlucky, it stunned the world.
This week on Dead Famous, we dive into the life, legacy, and sudden death of Steve Irwin — from his childhood in a wildlife park to becoming one of the most recognisable faces on the planet.
And then, the final dive: a routine shoot, a stingray, and a tragedy that no one — least of all Steve — saw coming.
Was it just a one-in-a-million accident… or the inevitable risk of a life lived on the edge of the wild? Beyond the Script is available exclusively to members of the Dead Famous Patreon — join here!
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