Crocodile Dundee star more than 90 years old dies
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An iconic star in the 1986 blockbuster Crocodile Dundee has died. Burt, the 5.1-metre 700kg monster crocodile from the comedy adventure film, who starred alongside Paul Hogan, died in captivity in Darwin. He was 'estimated to be over 90 years old'. Crocosaurus Cove, a crocodile herpetarium and aquarium attraction who had kept Burt in captivity since 2008, announced Burt's death on Monday.
![[Crocosaurus Cove, a crocodile herpetarium and aquarium attraction who had kept Burt in captivity since 2008, announced Burt's death on Monday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/03/93415281-14220337-image-a-44_1734923929408.jpg)
'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee,' they wrote to their Facebook page. 'Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era.'.
![[Crocosaurus Cove, a crocodile herpetarium and aquarium attraction who had kept Burt in captivity since 2008, announced Burt's death on Monday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/03/93415283-14220337-image-a-46_1734924505829.jpg)
Burt, the crocodile from the comedy adventure film who starred alongside Paul Hogan (right), died in captivity in Darwin and was 'estimated to be over 90 years old'. Crocosaurus Cove, a crocodile herpetarium and aquarium attraction who had kept Burt in captivity since 2008, announced Burt's death on Monday.
![[Burt starred alongside Hogan and Linda Kozlowski (both pictured) in the original Crocodile Dundee movie, as well as providing the basis for the digital crocodile in the 2007 film Rogue]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/03/93415125-14220337-image-a-47_1734924999224.jpg)
The attraction then penned a heartfelt tribute to the iconic reptile and was noted as being 'one of the most recognised crocodiles in the world'. 'Burt's life story is one of strength, resilience, and a personality as bold as the Top End itself,' they continued.
