Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death
Bindi Irwin has shared a heartfelt tribute to her father, Steve Irwin, on the 20th anniversary of his death. The family continues to honor his legacy through wildlife conservation and the operation of the Australia Zoo.
Why it matters
Steve Irwin remains a globally recognized figure in conservation, and his family's ongoing work continues to influence environmental awareness.
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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