Robert Irwin shares emotional tribute to his late father Steve on Sunrise and says ‘he feels his spirit inside him’
Robert Irwin shared a poignant tribute to his late father Steve on Friday.
On Friday’s edition of Sunrise, the 19-year-old discussed his father’s lasting legacy with presenters Nat Barr and Matt Shirvington.
“I think what strikes me every day is how alive my father’s message and legacy really is, and I don’t think that will ever really go away,” he said.
“The amount of time, effort, love, blood, sweat and tears he put into his message, as well as to our family, is something we will take away and live on forever.”
Robert also said that he feels his father’s spirit within himself.
Robert Irwin shared a poignant tribute to his late father Steve Irwin on Friday. On Friday’s edition of Sunrise, the 19-year-old discussed his father’s lasting legacy with presenters Nat Barr and Matt Shirvington
Nat went on to say that Steve would have been immensely proud of Robert for his unwavering dedication to carrying on his father’s conservation legacy.
“That spirit of living every day to the fullest, loving life and going out like a bull every day and living it 110 percent. It’s the way it should be and it’s something I’ll carry with me forever. And continuing that mission is the honor of my life, that much is certain.’
Nat went on to say that Steve would have been immensely proud of Robert for his unwavering dedication to carrying on his father’s conservation legacy.
“Thanks very much, I hope so,” Robert replied.
Robert said it’s hard to follow in those footsteps, but he continues to try to live up to his father’s legacy.
Robert said it’s hard to follow in those footsteps, but he continues to try to live up to his father’s legacy
“No one will be able to match that incredible superhero of a human being that he was, but if I can live half the life he did and hopefully inspire as many people as he did, I’ll be a happy man, that’s for sure; he said.
It comes after Robert brought his fans to tears this weekend with a sweet tribute to his dad on social media.
The Crocodile Hunter’s son shared rarely seen footage of him as a toddler with the famed conservationist on Instagram on Sunday.
It comes after Robert brought his fans to tears this weekend with a sweet tribute to his dad on social media
You watched Steve spend time with both of his children as they enjoyed the outdoors.
Today is Father’s Day here in Australia. Days like this are filled with so many different emotions, but most of all I choose to make it a happy day so I can remember the best moments with the best dad,” Robert wrote.
When Bindi Irwin saw the post on Instagram, she shared her own tribute to brother Robert.
When Bindi Irwin saw the post on Instagram, she shared her own tribute to brother Robert. “Dad is SO. PRIDE. BY. YOU. He is always with us. I love you,” she wrote
“Dad is SO. PRIDE. BY. YOU. He is always with us. I love you,” she wrote.
The siblings, who are known to be very close, quickly gained support from fans, with Bindi’s comment gaining over 11,000 ‘Likes’.
Steve Irwin famously died on September 4, 2006, after a stingray pierced his chest. Monday marked the 17th anniversary of his death.
Steve Irwin died on September 4, 2006, after a stingray pierced his chest. Monday marked the 17th anniversary of his death