A crocodile made famous by its appearance in the 1986 film “Crocodile Dundee” has died, the Australian reptile and aquarium attraction where it lived announced on social media.

Burt, the iconic saltwater crocodile who appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the hit film, is believed to be more than 90 years old.

Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin said at Post on Instagram that Burt died peacefully over the weekend, “marking the end of an incredible era”.

“Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience and a personality as brave as the Top End itself,” the post continued. “Caught in the 1980s in the Reynolds River, Burt became one of the world’s most recognized crocodiles, appearing in Crocodile Dundee and helping to shape Australia’s image as a land of raw natural beauty and awe-inspiring wildlife.”

The aquarium said Burt came to Crocosarus Cove in 2008 and became a “fierce and fascinating ambassador for crocodile education”.

“Known for his independent nature, Burt was a staunch bachelor – an attitude he clearly demonstrated during his earlier years at the crocodile farm,” they said. “His fiery temperament earned him the respect of carers and visitors alike, as he embodied the raw and untamed spirit of the sea crocodile.”

In the film, Hogan’s character Mick Dundee trades the Australian wilderness for the concrete jungle of New York after meeting an American journalist, played by Kozlowski. Burt is seen in the scene where Kozlowski’s character is attacked while kneeling by a stream.

Burt will be honored with a commemorative sign at Crocosaurus Cove.