On what would have been his 55th birthday, we look back at Steve Irwin’s incredible life.
It’s been 10 years since the Australian icon was tragically taken from the world too soon, killed by stingray’s barb off the coast of Port Douglas.
Many remember Steve Irwin, 44, as the fearless Crocodile Hunter, but for wife Terri, he was the love of her life.
“To me, Steve was my Prince Charming. He was my happily ever after. I still feel immense love and loyalty to Steve,” the brave mother-of-two previously said of her soulmate.
Terri and Steve’s children, Bindi and Robert, lost their dad and hero when they were just eight and three. And now, on February 22, 2017, his children are taking a moment once again to honour their father.
Click through the gallery to look back at some of Steve Irwin’s most memorable moments and to see his loved one’s tribute
Steve’s oldest daughter Bindi remembered her father’s birthday by sharing this wonderful photo. “Always in our hearts,” she penned.
“You’ll be my hero for my entire existence. I love you more than words can describe,” Bindi says of her father.
Steve’s love for crocodiles began at a tender age. “The first crocodile I ever caught was at nine years of age, and it was a rescue.” Here, he shares a cuddle with a fluffy friend in 1996.
Steve would be so proud of his family, who have continued his legacy.
Every year, Terri, Bindi and Bob hold the Annual Steve Irwin Gala dinner in Brisbane to honour their hero.
Steve found the love of his life in Terri (nee Raines). After eight months of dating, they tied the knot in June 1992. “We got 14 years of marriage; we had the best most fantastic adventurous wonderful life that you could imagine,” she said of their time together.
“I found Steve’s passion for wildlife and willingness to lay his life on the line so exciting,” says Terri. Watch Steve’s funniest moments in the next slide! Gallery continues after video…
Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo bloopers
In 1998, Terri and Steve welcomed their first daughter Bindi Sue Irwin.
And she absolutely idolised her daddy! “My daddy was my hero – he was always there for me when I needed him.”
In 2003, the family received another special gift in the shape of the couple’s first son, Robert. Little Bob was just three years old when his dad lost his life.
“It is incredible that we get to carry on where he left off,” says Bob, now 13.
The fearless father sure had a zest for life! “I have no fear of losing my life – if I have to save a koala or a crocodile or a kangaroo or a snake, mate, I will save it.” See how the loss of Steve still affects the Irwin family to this day in the next slide. Gallery continues after the video…
Terri and Bindi Irwin break down
“Those were the best days,” Bindi recently admitted beside these adorable throwback snaps.
Ten years, and not a day goes by that the world doesn’t think about the late Crocodile Hunter. We miss you, Steve!
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