Twenty years after his shocking death during a documentary shoot, we look back at the incredible life, global fame, and enduring conservation legacy of Australian legend Steve Irwin. Featuring untold stories from his closest friends and crew, this retrospective explores his rapid rise on Animal Planet and the tragic details of his final encounter with a stingray on the Great Barrier Reef. *Steve Irwin: A Wild Life (2026)* ► Subscribe: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J ► WATCH Full Episodes on 9NOW: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/60minutes9 ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@60minutes9 ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60Minutes9 ABOUT 60 Minutes Australia 60 Minutes Australia have been telling the world’s greatest stories for half a century. Reporters Tara Brown, Amelia Adams, Adam Hegarty, Dimity Clancey and Nick McKenzie look past the headlines to show the bigger picture. Watch the latest from 60 Minutes Australia every Sunday on Channel 9 and 9Now. #60Mins
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Hes not just an Australian legend, hes a legend all over the world ❤
I miss him so much. We need more Steves in the world 😔
There’ll never be another Steve Irwin. A genuine one off🐊💚
The older you get, the more realise how authentic and unique he was to this synthetic life!
Thank you Australia 60 Minutes. This was a wonderful, thoughtful remembrance for a true conservationist and explorer.
The way that Terri looks at him while he speaks is the most loving thing ive ever seen
This has made me mourn his loss again, as if it just happened 😢!
I miss you Steve & so do all the animals. One of the greatest humans to ever walk the Earth. Bless you 🐊🙏🏼😎
Still the hardest “celebrity” death for me. I finally went to Australia zoo this year and it was amazing. God he was a legend
Hard to believe it’s been 20 years. What a legend. Love from Canada 🇨🇦
My kids loved Steve Irwin! We learned so much together with Steve. His wife has raised two wonderful children in their image.
Such a delightful character… so sad to have lost him while he was such a young man. How dreadful for his family and kids ❤
There will never be another Steve Irwin! 💔💔💔💔
Heroes live forever but legends never die RIP Steve Irwin
One of a kind guy!❤
I remember my 3year old daughter absolutely sobbing 😭 She was always a massive wiggles kid , her most favourite wiggles DVD was always Steve Irwin and the Wiggles. She still has the dvd and plays it’s for all her young cousins. He will live on for ever in our hearts.
Steve Irwin was such a beautiful soul. His love for animals was genuine, contagious, and unforgettable. He may be gone, but his spirit and legacy will live on forever. ❤️🐊
He was such an incredible guy 😢
hats off to 60 minutes for this amazing tribute of Steve Irwin
Steve was a man put on this earth to make an impact .. and that he did 💚 what a legend with the purest heart!