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Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death

Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death

Summary

Steve Irwin’s family marked 20 years since his death with messages remembering him. Steve Irwin, known as the “Crocodile Hunter,” died in 2006 after a stingray accident while filming underwater. His children and wife shared how his love for wildlife and family continues to inspire them.

Key Facts

  • Steve Irwin died on September 4, 2006, at age 44 from a stingray accident while filming at the Great Barrier Reef.
  • His daughter Bindi Irwin was eight years old when he died; she now calls him a "superhero."
  • Bindi said her father’s legacy is not only about animals but also about love for the planet and people.
  • Steve’s wife Terri and son Robert also shared tributes to him on social media.
  • Bindi named her daughter after Steve’s favorite crocodile, showing the family’s ongoing connection to wildlife.
  • The Irwin family continues to run Australia Zoo in Queensland.
  • Robert Irwin recently won a US dance show, and Bindi won the same show ten years earlier.
  • Steve called the birth of Bindi the most incredible wildlife encounter of his life.
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