Burt dies: the crocodile protagonist of Mr. Crocodile Dundee

The crocodile died at the age of 90

Burt, the crocodile star of the 80s classic “Crocodile Dundee“, died at the age of 90. The crocodile's death was announced by the Australian park Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt spent his last years. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee“, the attraction wrote in an Instagram post. “Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be in his 90s, marking the end of an incredible era“. Con Paul Hogan as a daring Australian crocodile hunter who feels like a fish out of water after visiting New York, “Crocodile Dundee” was released in 1986 and quickly became one of Australia's highest-grossing films. Two sequels followed: “Crocodile Dundee II” and “Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles.”

Burt dies: the crocodile protagonist of Mr. Crocodile Dundee

Released on 30 April 1986 in Australia and 26 September 1986 in the United States, it was the highest-grossing film of all time in Australia, the highest-grossing Australian film worldwide, the second highest-grossing film in the United States in 1986, the highest-grossing non-US film at the US box office ever and the second highest-grossing film worldwide of the year. There are two versions of the film: the Australian version and an international version, which replaced much of the Australian slang with more commonly understood terms, and was slightly shorter. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplaywhile Paul Hogan won the Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy.