Robert Irwin, the son of Steve Irwin, turns 21
Robert Irwin, the youngest child of the late Crocodile Hunter, celebrated his 21st birthday on December 1, 2024. He shares his father’s passion for nature and, as such, is a conservationist, TV personality, and wildlife photographer. Robert says that continuing his dad’s mission has been his “greatest honour.”
Steve Irwin passed away in 2006 at the age of 44. In addition to his son Robert, the beloved television personality left behind his wife, Terri, and daughter, Bindi.
Bindi Sue Irwin pens a heartfelt birthday message for her brother
The siblings were still very young when they lost their father and appear to have remained very close as they have grown into adulthood. Robert even walked his sister down the aisle when she married Chandler Powell in 2020.
To celebrate Robert’s birthday, Bindi shared more than a dozen photos highlighting some of her favorite memories with her brother. Along with the images, she wrote:
“HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY, @robertirwinphotography! Best brother, best uncle, best friend. Here’s to every incredible adventure on the horizon. Love you so much and beyond proud of you.”
Robert is the uncle to Bindi’s daughter, Grace, who was born in March 2021.
Scroll through the photos in her post below!
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Robert responded to the endearing post and said:
“Thank you, Bindi! Best sister in the world, love you! 💙 “
Additionally, Terri Irwin joined in on her children’s well-wishes. She wrote:
“Loving every moment and memory. Here’s cheers to 21 years. Love you, Robert!”
Robert Irwin reflects on his birthday by sharing photos of his father at 21
On his special day, Robert posted throwback photos of his father, Steve, when he reached the same milestone. The young man reflected on the difficulty of celebrating with a loved one missing but expressed gratitude for the family he has surrounding him. He shared:
“Today I turn 21. I was looking through the archives a few days ago and I found these pictures of my dad on his 21st. It can be hard to celebrate the milestones when there’s someone missing, but I will carry his memory and passion with me in this new chapter of life. I am one lucky guy to be surrounded by my amazing family today. Time to celebrate! ”
See his post below!