Television executives ultimately chose not to air the footage, saying that it was too “shocking.” Steve Irwin made ‘very, very weird’ speech before he died, says ‘Crocodile Hunter’ pal Denise Truscello/WireImage Irwin’s daughter Bindi (right) posted a moving tribute to her father on Instagram to celebrate his life. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to Irwin’s friend, the video was incredibly “shocking.” Australia Zoo via Getty Images According to “The Crocodile Hunter” producer John Stainton, all copies of the death tape were destroyed except for one which was given to Irwin’s widow. “If he died, he would be sad if no one got it on tape.” There was much speculation over whether or not the death video will be released. Even if he is eaten by a shark or croc, the main thing he wants is that it be filmed,” Donovan recalled. Search interest in the morbid footage reportedly spiked soon after the news of his untimely death broke, according to Mirror.ĭonovan has said that Irwin told camera operators “to always be filming.” There has since been speculation among fans over whether or not the full-length video ought to be released - with some who claim to have already seen it. Irwin’s biographer, Tommy Donovan, has previously revealed that the entire incident was caught on tape.Īccording to Donovan, the video captures the moment when Irwin pulls the stingray’s barb from his chest before he loses consciousness and subsequently dies. 4, 2006 after he was stung by a stingray off of the Great Barrier Reef. The Australian zookeeper was killed on Sept. Robert Irwin reacts to woman asking for his number, reveals if he’s dating Texas dad channels hero Steve Irwin by wrestling alligator in family’s driveway Steve Irwin’s son reveals surprising new careerĬrikey! Australians petition to put Steve Irwin on new currency, replacing Queen Elizabeth

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