"The world has lost a great wildlife icon, a passionate conservationist and one of the proudest dads on the planet," John Stainton, Irwin's friend and producer who was on board Croc One said in the statement.
"He died doing what he loves best and left this world in a happy and peaceful state of mind," he said. "Crocs Rule!"
My sentiments exactly. He was a unique character and a gift to the planet.
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