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Burt, beloved crocodile from ‘Crocodile Dundee,' dies at over 90 years old

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Burt rose to fame after appearing in Peter Fairmann’s 1986 film alongside Paul Hogan, who played the fearless Australian crocodile hunter, Michael J....

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  1. Variety

    Burt, Reptilian Star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ Dies at More Than 90 Years Old (opens Variety)

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    Burt, the reptilian star of 'Crocodile Dundee' has died at the age of at least 90.

  2. Entertainment Weekly

    'Crocodile Dundee' croc Burt dies at more than 90: 'The end of an incredible era' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    'Crocodile Dundee's star crocodile Burt dies at more than 90 years old, 'marking the end of an incredible era,' says Australian reptile park Crocosaurus Cove.

  3. New York Post

    Burt, the ‘iconic’ reptilian from ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at age 90 (opens New York Post)

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    The crocodile Burt who starred in the 1980 film "Crocodile Dundee" has died.

  4. Daily Journal

    Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90 (opens Daily Journal)

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    Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence, has died. Burt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, said.

  5. Fox32 Chicago

    Burt, saltwater reptile star of ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at over 90 years old (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Burt, a saltwater crocodile who starred in “Crocodile Dundee," has died at more than 90 years old.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90 - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence, has died. Burt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, said.

  7. The Guardian

    Burt, the giant crocodile from Crocodile Dundee, dies aged 90 (opens The Guardian)

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    The reptile, who later became Australia’s answer to Paul the octopus, ‘passed away peacefully’ in Darwin

  8. Rolling Stone

    Burt, the Saltwater Croc Featured in 'Crocodile Dundee,' Dead at 90 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Burt, an enormous saltwater crocodile who made a famous appearance in the hit Eighties movie 'Crocodile Dundee,' has died at the age of 90.

  9. Deadline

    Burt, The Crocodile Featured In ‘Crocodile Dundee’, Dies At 90 (opens Deadline)

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    Burt, the crocodile featured in the 1986 classic film 'Crocodile Dundee' starring Paul Hogan, has died. He was estimated to be at least 90 years old.

  10. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Burt, beloved crocodile from ‘Crocodile Dundee,' dies at over 90 years old (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Burt rose to fame after appearing in Peter Fairmann’s 1986 film alongside Paul Hogan, who played the fearless Australian crocodile hunter, Michael J....

  11. AL.com

    The crocodile from ‘Crocodile Dundee’ has died: Burt was 90 (opens AL.com)

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    The croc’s death was announced by Australian reptile park Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived out his final years.

  12. Gizmodo

    True Star of Crocodile Dundee, Burt the Croc, Dies at 90 (opens Gizmodo)

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    A menace in the 80s action-comedy flick, Burt later became an "ambassador for crocodile education," his caretakers wrote on Facebook.

  13. Triblive

    Burt, huge reptile who put croc in 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies (opens Triblive)

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    Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence, has died. Burt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, said. He was at least 90 years

  14. Los Angeles Times

    Burt, the hot-tempered croc from 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Burt, the saltwater crocodile who was featured in 'Crocodile Dundee' with Paul Hogan, died over the weekend. The 1986 comedy brought Aussie jargon to the U.S.

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