Steve Irwin dead at 44
The naturalist and television star Steve Irwin has died in a diving accident in far north Queensland. He was 44.
Police say he was stung through the heart by a stingray while diving off Port Douglas.
He was filming a documentary when the accident occurred around midday AEST near the Low Isles.
Condolences to the Irwin family. Love him or hate him, this is a great loss to Australia.