An iconic alligator who appeared alongside Steve Irwin and Eddie Murphy in the 2001 Hollywood movie Dr Dolittle 2 has died.

Morris, a 2.7 metre long American alligator who was one of the most famous reptiles in the industry, passed away in captivity at the Colorado Gators Reptile Park on Sunday.

He was thought to have been about 80 years old.

‘Colorado Gators is sad to report the passing away of our oldest alligator. Morris was known for his work in many movies and TV shows from 1975 to 2006, when he retired to live out his days at Colorado Gators,’ the park wrote on social media.

‘His exact age was unknown, but he was 9 feet long in 1975 and by his growth rate and tooth loss, we can estimate his age at over 80 years. We are very saddened by his passing to old age. RIP Morris.’

The beloved reptile appeared in one of Dr Dolittle 2’s most memorable scenes, in which he cheekily bit Irwin, who was playing himself filming his TV show The Crocodile Hunter, as Murphy’s character looked on it shock.