Sad news: Crocodile Dundee-Star Burt, 90 years old, died!

Sad news: Crocodile Dundee-Star Burt, 90 years old, died!

Reynolds River, Australien - The death of the legendary salt water crocodile Burt, which had his big appearance in the cult comedy “Crocodile Dundee”, has now shaken the film and animal world. As Australian media report, the impressive reptile star died at the proud age of 90. Burt, which was around five meters long and about 700 kilograms, was caught in the Reynolds River in 1980 and named after the famous actor Burt Reynolds (1936 to 2018). He stole the show at the side of Paul Hogan when he saved the New York journalist Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) from an enormous crocodile in a crucial scene, which the cinema viewers captivated. These formative moments brought "Crocodile Dundee" to the top of the most successful films in Australia and made Burt a celebrated star of the film, as Klick Carinthia reports.

Burt Reynolds: A Hollywood icon

Burt Reynolds himself was not only the namesake of the crocodile, but also a real Hollywood icon. His appearance in “Boogie Nights” in 1997 finally brought him an Oscar nomination, although he had been in business since 1958. With his hits from the 70s and 80s, such as “Smokey and the Bandit”, “Deliverance” and “Heat”, he became one of the most famous actors of his time. Burt Reynolds' best films are still passionate and discussed by fans, as Ranker reports. Reynolds was a master of action and humor and left a lasting impression in the film world, which means that his work is inseparable from the film “Crocodile Dundee”.

The loss of Burt could also trigger a nostalgic review of the golden era of cinema, in which films such as “Crocodile Dundee” and Reynolds' own works put the audience into cinemas. His presence, both on the canvas and in the memory of the fans, will certainly remain significant and strengthen the connection between this animal icon and the actor, whose name and picture remain unforgettable.