Steve Irwin, star of Crocodile Hunter and adored conservationist, passed away in a devastating stingray accident in 2006, leaving fans all over the world inconsolable.
His tragic death at the age of 44 ended his and his wife Terri’s 14-year marriage, which had been a lovely love tale. This week, the pair would have commemorated their 31st wedding anniversary.
Their children Bindi and Robert both uploaded adorable flashback photos in honor of the event, paying homage to their famous parents and their enduring love story.
Bindi posted a picture of herself on Instagram along with a text that expressed how the love endures even
16 years after Steve’s passing. ‘A love like this is eternal,’ Bindi penned. ‘To my amazing parents, happy anniversary.’
Robert, her younger brother, posted a picture of the couple and referred to his parents as ‘forever my biggest inspirations.’
Many admirers left heartfelt congratulations and recollections of the late Steve Irwin in the comments sections of both images, wishing them a good anniversary.
Terri shared her children’s anniversary tribute pictures on Twitter: Terri remarked, ‘It makes me happy to remember this special day.’ It has been a remarkable 31 years.
During the couple’s 30th anniversary, Terri posted a throwback photo of her own, writing, ‘What an adventure Love and legacy live on.’
Terri and Steve’s romance was amazing. They connected immediately due to their shared love of animals, and they immediately fell in love.
Terri had a passion for helping animals before she met Steve because she was born into a family of environmentalists
and her father frequently brought animals in need home. She operated Cougar Country, a private rehabilitation center. The moment she met the future ‘Crocodile Hunter,”’she fell in love.
She said, according to the Daily Mail, ‘I wasn’t even dating, I wasn’t even looking,’ on the Australian program Anh’s Brush with Fame.
I met Steve when I was 27 years old and assumed that my life would revolve around my career. We fell in love right away.
He was the ‘most incredible guy,’ according to her, and she was devastated to learn he had a girlfriend, only to learn that his “girlfriend” was actually his dog.
The two fell in love quickly, got engaged, and were wed on June 4, 1992, in Eugene, Oregon.
It was the start of a wonderful relationship. Together, the two ran the Australia Zoo and rose to fame in the media around the world as the Crocodile Hunter TV series’ leads.
When Terri’s husband passed away, she was only 42 years old, and others have wondered if she will ever find love again.
It was a once-in-a-lifetime relationship, therefore Terri had little interest in finding new love after Steve passed away in 2006.
She reportedly said to the Courier Mail in November that ‘Steve was it for me,’ according to Yahoo Lifestyle.
‘I keep saying this, and I think maybe 15 years later people are now starting to believe me. ‘That’s just how things are. I had a lifelong supply of affection, which was enormous.
‘I believe that other couples may feel awkward when you become a young widow because they may wonder, ‘Oh well, now that she’s single,
is she looking around?’ Additionally, my male friends feel more at ease because they realize I’m not after them. I’m too preoccupied to pursue anyone.
In 2017, she admitted to Access Hollywood, ‘I really don’t think I would have married if I hadn’t met Steve.’ And he continues to be very dear to me.
And I do a lot of excellent conservation work and have lovely kids. I don’t feel lonely personally, but I am lonely for Steve.
‘Mom had her soul mate, and mom and dad will always be married and together,’ Bindi continued. ‘I find that to be lovely,’ someone said.
The Irwin family has preserved Steve Irwin’s legacy. Bindi and Robert have continued their father’s
work as conservationists and TV personalities, and Terri has continued to perform amazing work at the Australia Zoo.
Bindi and Steve chose the middle name ‘Warrior’ for their daughter Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, who was born
in 2020 after their marriage. Baby Grace, like the rest of her family, has already expressed a unique interest in environment and wildlife.