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I, too, was one of his 11 year old fangirls that wanted to marry him and live the perfect life in a world full of saving animals and educating people about them. Years later, he still remained my idol. I loved it when he was single, and even though Terri pissed me off, it was nice to see him able to love her as well, and then to have kids!
Everyone pretty much watched Steve grow up on TV. He's been around since a kid, when his parents owned the zoo. We watched the birth of his career, and then sadly, we saw the death of it. (although carried on by Terri and Bindi.)
The day I heard of his death, I bawled. I couldn't believe this wonderful man who brought so much joy to the world was gone by such a freak accident. My mind simply could not compute Steve Irwin didn't exist anymore.
But Steve... he died doing what he loved. He died while filming something to educate us. He died in the name of what he lived for. Although he always said if he was going to die, it would be by a crocodile and his last words would be "Crikey!"
RIP, Steve. The world loved you dearly.