The crocodile that starred in the film Crocodile Dundee alongside Paul Hogan passed away last weekend, leaving fans heartbroken.
The film, released in 1986, became a huge success, considered the highest-grossing Australian film of all time. It was this movie that earned Paul Hogan a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Although he didn’t win an award for his role, his co-star, the crocodile Burt, also deserves recognition. The massive crocodile, believed to be over 90 years old, weighed about 700 kg and was 5.1 meters long.
After his film debut, Burt lived in a crocodile zoo in Darwin, Australia, but he passed away peacefully last weekend, according to his caretakers. Crocosaurus Cove, which had cared for Burt since 2008, announced his death on Sunday (22) and shared an emotional tribute about their famous resident.
“Captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River, Burt became one of the most recognized crocodiles in the world, appearing in Crocodile Dundee and helping to shape the image of Australia as a land of rugged natural beauty and inspiring wildlife,” the team said in a Facebook post.
“His fiery temperament earned him the respect of both his caretakers and visitors, as he embodied the raw, untamed spirit of the saltwater crocodile. While we mourn his loss, we are reminded of the vital role that wildlife plays in our shared history and the importance of preserving it for future generations.”
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