He was very entertaining, and I think he did a lot for animal advocacy. His zoo or animal park in Australia is a national treasure (Ozzie, correct me if I'm wrong on that!)
To some, it might always seem like he was ALWAYS taking crazy chances, but he was a pro. He just came up on the wrong end of this one this time. (Sorry, no pun intended.) May he rest in peace, and my prayers for his wife and family.