Steve Irwin, TV's beloved Crocodile Hunter, is set to receive a star on Hollywood's prestigious Walk of Fame.

The Walk of Fame Committee announced the decision on Friday morning, honouring the late nature expert for his "outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry through his wildlife documentaries".

"Steve has always said that he didn't care if anyone remembered him, as long as they remembered his message," Terry Irwin said in a statement from the family's Australia Zoo conservation site in Western Queensland.

"I truly believe that this recognition for Steve's achievements will ensure that his message of wildlife conservation is remembered."