A celebrity YouTuber, known as South Africa’s Steve Irwin, has died after being bitten by a snake.
Graham ‘Dingo’ Dinkelman, 44, was bitten by a cobra around a month ago and suffered an anaphylactic shock caused by an allergic shock to the venom.
The father-of-three went into an induced coma while being treated in an intensive care unit and, in an attempt to save him, was put under heavy sedatives.
But his wife, Kirsty, confirmed that Dingo died on Saturday.
Kirsty said: ‘Dingo fought incredibly hard throughout this very difficult period. We know that he was fighting to be here with us and we are so grateful for this.
‘Sadly, despite his strength and resilience, my beloved husband passed away peacefully today, surrounded by his family.’
She too thanked well-wishers for their support.
‘Today is one month since the incident, and we have experienced such comfort and love from your messages and prayers from all over the world,’ she added.
Dingowas dubbed South Africa’s Steve Irwin in 2022, had grown a significant following on YouTube in the years before his death.
His channel, ‘DINGO DINKELMAN’ had more than 100,000 followers. Dingo would post daring content that would see him handle some of the world’s most dangerous animals such as snakes and crocodiles.
Fans left tributes under Dingo’s final YouTube video.
One commented: ‘Rest in peace to the most genuinely happy person and the funniest person ever. We will all miss you Dingo, but we will keep your legacy going.’
Another wrote: ‘One of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. The world has suffered an incredible loss. A truly great soul. His impact and legacy will live on for generations to come.’
Just eight months before his tragic death, Dingo posted a video titled ‘Bitten by a Black Mamba – My Story.’
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