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Russell Crowe has been given time off from shooting his latest movie “American Gangster,” so that he can fly back to his home country of Australia to host a Tribute concert to Steve Irwin. Russell Crowe who is also the front man for the band The Ordinary Fear Of God, will host the event in Australia, an exact date has not been given.

Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, died tragically from a stab wound to the heart by a stingray. Paying tribute to Irwin, Crowe said, “He was the ultimate wildlife warrior… He touched my heart. I believed in him. I’ll miss him.”

Russell Crowe To Host Steve Irwin Tribute Concert [Starpulse]

Written by Christy Pastore

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