history: The first time I heard that Steve Irwin had died I couldn't believe it...he was like my childhood hero.  It was such a tragedy, the guy gave so much to the world 
current: Steve Irwin's death was kind of a shock to me since he was like a childhood hero of mine...that guy gave so much to the world, it's such a tragedy
next: Yeah....But his daughter is doing pretty well at least almost ending up like him.