“Crocodile Dundee”'s star croc, named Burt, dies at more than 90: 'The end of an incredible era'

Burt, the star crocodile of Crocodile Dundee, died peacefully over the weekend. He was...well, no one can say for sure how old he was, but the Crocosaurus Cove, the herpetarium and aquarium in Darwin, Australia, that served as Burt's home since 2008, released a statement that estimates his age was more than 90 years old.

It marks "the end of an incredible era," the statement, released on Monday, reads. Described as "a confirmed bachelor" with a "fiery temperament," he "embodied the raw and untamed spirit of the saltwater crocodile," the sentiment continues.

According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds. He was named after actor Burt Reynolds and the Reynolds River where he was found in 1980, Penny Priest, chief executive of Crocosaurus Cove, told Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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Burt appeared opposite Paul Hogan (the titular Crocodile Dundee) and Linda Kozlowski in Crocodile Dundee. In the film, Sue Carlton (Kozlowski), a New York journalist, travels to Australia to interview Mike Dundee (Hogan) only to become so taken with him that she brings him back to the Big Apple.

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Priest told ABC of Burt's big onscreen moment, "The scene where Linda Kozlowski fills up her water bottle was actually filmed using the motions of Burt and him launching out of the water, obviously he wasn't in the whole scene, but that was where he made his debut."

"Burt was truly one of a kind," the Cove's statement reads. "He wasn’t just a crocodile; he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures. While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and beloved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years. Visitors from around the globe marveled at his impressive size and commanding presence, especially at feeding time."

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In honor of Burt, the Crocosaurus Cove says they will put up a commemorative sign where his attraction used to be. Read the full statement above.

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