I love the pontifical judgements passed on here when someone bites the dust. Irwin was bright, funny, a great showman, a truly enthusiastic person who taught us all about the wonder of nature. His stunts were part danger and part showmanship, and he lived a life most of us would gladly swap 10 years of our lives for.
Regarding those who think that he caused his own demise, remember, "An optimist is a helicopter pilot who quits smoking."
Last edited by NickLappos; 4th September 2006 at 11:37.