I am an aussie & was dumbfounded when I heard the news about Steve Irwin.....
I was also astonished at his popularity in America & overseas.....
I am sad over the lost of such a wonderful person, he has done so much for conservation & wildlife......
At times he actions were highly questionable (the baby bob incident) but all in all he did wonderful things for the things he truly believed it!!!

I must say it was disgusting that news of his death was publicly advertised before his own family had been informed of the news!!!!!

Flinty