Burt, the Saltwater Croc Featured in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ Dead at 90

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Burt, the legendary 90-year-old saltwater croc from Crocodile Dundee, has finally passed away, leaving behind a cinematic legacy as iconic as his massive jaws.
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  • Burt was believed to be around 90 years old when he died, cementing his status as one of the longest-living crocodiles on record.
  • The fearsome reptile's on-screen debut as Mick Dundee's foe in the hit 1980s film Crocodile Dundee made him a bona fide Hollywood icon, inspiring generations of crocodile enthusiasts.
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