R.I.P. Steve Irwin

I know it's a tad late but just wanted to say a little something about the charismatic Steve Irwin, who was killed tragically on 4th September, and whose funeral took place a week ago.

I don't think there was ever a more enthusiastic character on our tv screens - Steve clearly loved what he did and he will be a big loss to wildlife conservation. My heartfelt wishes go out to his wife Terri and his two young children.

Known as The Crocodile Hunter, Steve was filming on the Great Barrier Reef when a deadly stingray barb pierced his heart. He managed to pull it free before losing consciousness and dying. Apparently, there has only been one other report of a person being killed by a stingray in the 1940s - you could say it's ironic really, considering how Steve frequently flirted with danger around crocodiles.Steve was just 44 and has been buried at Australia Zoo which is owned by his family.

It's disturbing to read how people have been cashing in on Steve's death. One woman was arrested after selling fake stickers, the profits of which she said were going to wildlife conservation. Unbelievable! It makes me sick.

I love the photo of him above with the tiger cub - one of my favourite animals and I personally think they are the most beautiful creatures on earth. I recently sponsored a tiger in India through the Born Free Foundation and I'm just waiting for the paperwork to come through with a photo.