Stingray kills 'Crocodile Hunter'

SYDNEY, Australia (CNN) -- Steve Irwin, the TV presenter known as the "Crocodile Hunter," has died after being stung by a stingray in a marine accident off Australia's north coast.

Media reports say Irwin was diving in waters off Port Douglas, north of Cairns, when the incident happened on Monday morning.

Irwin, 44 was killed by a stingray barb that went through his chest, according to Cairns police sources. Irwin was filming an underwater documentary at the time. (Full Story).

website: www.crocodilehunter.com

Father: Bob Irwin
Mother: Lyn (d. 2002 car accident)
Wife: Terri Irwin (m. 4-Jun-1992, two children)
Daughter: Bindi Sue Irwin (b. 24-Jul-1998)
Son: Bob Irwin (b. 1-Dec-2003)

p/s I love his show, in fact, he is the reason I started watching documentaries... God Bless His Soul!!
p/s2 : I heard many rumours of his death few years back.. but this time, its for real!!