Steve Irwin died 20 years ago. His wildlife legacy never did
Twenty years after the sudden death of Steve Irwin stunned millions around the world, his daughter Bindi has remembered the man behind the exuberant Crocodile Hunter persona simply as her family’s “superhero”. Irwin died on September 4, 2006, aged 44, after being struck in the chest by a stingray barb while filming underwater at the Great Barrier Reef. Two decades later, his family and friends…
Twenty years have passed since the sudden passing of wildlife icon Steve Irwin on September 4, 2006. His daughter Bindi recalls her father simply as her family’s "superhero," while his son Robert remembers him as "the greatest dad." The legend of the "Crocodile Hunter" continues to thrive, as Bindi and Robert carry on their father's conservation efforts at Australia Zoo, attracting millions of visitors annually.
Both children have developed their own public profiles as conservation advocates, while maintaining a deep respect for their grandfather's legacy.
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