In the
Subequatorial category, team Historyectomy is proud to select Steve Irwin.
In his 10 short years in the public eye, Steve Irwin brought conservation back to the forefront of charitable causes and helped usher in a new wave of environmental awareness specific to animal species of the world.
I liked him, some thought he was annoying, but I found him to be genuinely excited by his work and an inspiring person to watch and learn from.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_irwin