Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death
Bindi Irwin paid tribute to her father, Steve Irwin, on the 20th anniversary of his death, reflecting on his enduring legacy in wildlife conservation. The family continues to manage the Australia Zoo, honoring his impact on global environmental awareness.
Why it matters
Steve Irwin remains a significant cultural figure in wildlife conservation, and his family's ongoing work continues to influence public attitudes toward animal protection.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi was named after his favourite crocodile
Australian conservationist Bindi Irwin has marked the 20th anniversary of her famous father's death with a touching tribute to the man best known as the "Crocodile Hunter".
Steve Irwin died on 4 September 2006, aged 44, after a stingray fatally pierced his chest while he was underwater filming a documentary at the Great Barrier Reef.
Bindi, who was eight when her father died, called Steve a "superhero" in an online post on Friday, saying she has "watched the world mourn my dad with our family" for the past two decades.
"I always thought that my dad's legacy is wildlife conservation; it turns out, his legacy is love. For our planet and for each other," Bindi, 28, wrote on Instagram.
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