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Variety reports:

Burt, the reptilian star of 1980s classic “Crocodile Dundee,” has died at the age of at least 90 years old. The croc’s death was announced by Australian reptile park Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived out his final 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 over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era.”

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A giant of cinema has left us. Burt the Croc, the star of Crocodile Dundee (1986) starring Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski has passed away at the age of 90. Burt was nearly 17 ft long and weighed 700kgs. He was also the basis of the giant croc in Rogue (2007). pic.twitter.com/vJy8h4a32b

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— Variety (@Variety) December 23, 2024