Bindi Irwin Speaks On The Heartbreak Since Her Dad’s Death
Bindi Irwin’s famous dad, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, died over 12 years ago — and the world still feels his absence.
After rising to international fame on his wildlife documentary television series The Crocodile Hunter, Steve was attacked by a stingray and died on Sept. 4, 2006, at age 44. Bindi was just 8 years old, and her brother Robert was only 2.
Now, Bindi is opening up with People magazine about the experience.
“I remember people coming up to me and saying, ‘I’m sorry for your loss, sweetheart. Time heals all wounds.’ But that’s just not true,” she said. “It’s like losing a part of your heart, and when you’ve lost that, you never get it back.”
Bindi added, “I sure hope dad would be proud. We really do try every day to make him proud and follow in his footsteps. I hope that somewhere he’s out there going, ‘Yes! You did good!’”
Read more at People.