The shocking and sudden death of the Australian TV star has triggered massive hysteria, which could be compared to that caused with Princess Diana’s death. Steve would obviously exclaim his famous “Crikey!” if someone ever drew a parallel between him and Diana. However, there is something in common in the deaths of the two extraordinary individuals

In the first comments by Irwin's family since the hugely popular naturalist died Monday, Bob Irwin thanked his son's many fans for their messages of support, and said his son had died doing what he loved

The tape shows that Steve came over the top of the ray and the tail came up, and spiked him here (in the chest), and he pulled it out and the next minute he's gone

Australia Zoo, the wildlife park Irwin ran in northeastern Queensland state, issued a statement confirming he was killed Monday "by a stingray barb to his heart"