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Sky News AU
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Meagre 'fortune' Steve Irwin left his kids Bindi and Robert after Crocodile Hunter's shock death at age 44 revealed
Despite his long and successful career as star of TV and movies, conservationist Steve Irwin actually left a very modest amount to his family in the wake of his shock 2006 death. The Crocodile Hunter star, who died at just 44 years old after his chest was punctured by a stingray barb while filming in the Great Barrier Reef, left a life insurance policy of just $200,000 to his children Bindi, 27, and Robert, 21, according to They added that "most" of Steve's weath was tied up in Queensland's vast Australia Zoo, which Bindi and her brother "will no doubt own one day". In 2024, Steve's widow Terri, 61, told the Australian Financial Review just how precarious a position the family was left in following the zookeeper's passing. "Everything was reinvested into conservation work," Terri told the publication. "I was in debt... and Steve's life insurance, I think, was the sum total of $200,000, which didn't even cover half of one week's payroll." She also revealed Steve's will was "ironclad" - not allowing for "some crazy person [to] sweep in from some distant family connection and try to take everything". Steve passed away on September 4, 2006, while taking part in the production of the documentary series Ocean's Deadliest at Batt Reef, near Port Douglas, Queensland. He cultivated a loyal global following through his TV series The Crocodile Hunter and the movie The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, which grossed an impressive $33.4 million on a $12 million budget upon its release in 2002.
Daily Mirror
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sad fortune Steve Irwin left his wife and kids as they went into debt
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin left a surprising amount to his wife Terri and their two children following his tragic death as they struggled with debt and grief Wildlife warrior Steve Irwin became a global household name thanks to his passion for conservation and getting up close to crocodiles. Despite his huge success, his family were left struggling in more ways than one when he died. Steve worked hard, having starred in popular series The Crocodile Hunter, Croc Files, and The Crocodile Hunter Diaries. He also landed his very own film, The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, which was a box office hit grossing in an impressive $33.4 million. However, at the time of his death Steve left his wife Terri, 61, and their children Robert, 21, and Bindi, 27, a surprisingly small inheritance. It comes after Sir Michael Palin says he is preparing for the end of his life in sad update. Instead of handing down riches to his beloved family, Steve's life insurance policy totalled $200,000 (£98,000), according to The figure may be surprising to fans considering Steve's fame, but he invested money into Australia Zoo. Proving how deep rooted his love for conservation was, Steve reinvested most of his earnings into the Queensland animal facility, which Robert and Bindi are expected to inherit one day. Last year, Steve's widow Terri revealed how his death left the family in a tough financial situation. She revealed the majority of money Steve made went straight back into his conservation and keeping Australia Zoo open. "Everything was reinvested into conservation work," Terri told the Australian Financial Review. "I was in debt... and Steve's life insurance, I think, was the sum total of $200,000, which didn't even cover half of one week's payroll." Steve had established a 10-year business plan before his death, which helped his family massively. Terri explained he made it "ironclad" to prevent "some crazy person sweep in from some distant family connection and try to take everything." Steve tragically died at the age 44 when he was fatally stung by a stingray in September 2006. A proud dad of two, Irwin's son and daughter were just three and eight years old at the time. His children have been carrying on their father's legacy through conservation work. Last year, they marked the 18th anniversary of Steve's death with emotional tributes online. Daughter Bindi shared a snap of her famous dad holding a huge crocodile as she shared: "It is an honour to help continue the work you started. Your legacy lives on in our family, our team, Australia Zoo, Wildlife Warriors and The Crocodile Hunter Lodge. Hope to make you proud." Robert also shared his own post featuring a snap of Steve looking nonchalant as he held a film camera on his shoulders while filming a fully grown crocodile. Steve was sitting in a little boat to keep safe as the crocodile leapt up from the water. Robert simply captioned the photo with a heart emoji and a crocodile emoji. He had previously shared home video footage of his famous dad exploring the Irwins' Australia Zoo on a motorcycle, leaving fans emotional. Robert said: "Some of my fondest and earliest memories were on that bike. It brings back so many memories. Every time I get on that bike and ride the same route around Australia Zoo he did, it means so much that this piece of machinery that he loved and used every day."
Miami Herald
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Robert Irwin shares ‘super special' tribute to late dad Steve Irwin
Robert Irwin is 'just a boy. On a flight with his dad' — and fans can't handle it. The 21-year-old wildlife conservationist is going viral after sharing a video on Instagram of him browsing through a list of 'popular movies' to watch while on a Qatar Airways flight. It didn't take long for him to stumble upon 'The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course.' The film, released in 2002, stars none other than Steve Irwin, a.k.a the Crocodile Hunter, alongside his wife, Terri Irwin, as they attempt to save a crocodile from (what they believe to be) poachers. The couple went on to welcome their son, Robert Irwin, the year after the film was released. Steve Irwin tragically died in 2006 after getting stung by a stingray while filming in the Great Barrier Reef. He was 44 at the time. Robert Irwin was 2. Now nearly two decades later, Steve Irwin is accompanying his son (spiritually) on a Qatar Airways flight. 'When the in-flight movie selection is elite,' Robert Irwin wrote in the caption of his June 22 post. 'Super special,' his mother, Terri Irwin, wrote in the comment section. 'The best,' his sister, Bindi Irwin, who was born in 1998, added in the comments. One fan commented, 'Home is whenever I'm with you,' in reference to the song 'Home' by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros playing in the background of Robert Irwin's post. 'This is precious! Following in your daddy's footsteps! He would be so proud of you!' another fan wrote. 'Bro just consistently has me crying,' a third fan commented. 'Just a boy. On a flight with his dad,' another wrote. After Robert Irwin stumbled upon the movie, he turned the camera back on himself and smiled before clicking play and giving a thumbs up. Robert Irwin has talked openly in the past about what his father's legacy means to him. In an exclusive interview with People, published April 4, Robert Irwin described his dad as his hero. 'My inspiration through everything I do. He's really the guiding light in my life. And when I'm at home and working on wildlife conservation projects, I feel close to him and to his legacy,' he told People. 'My dad is and always will be my hero. He's my absolute hero,' he added. Robert Irwin went on to claim that there will 'never be another Steve Irwin,' but he hopes to carry on his father's legacy and pave the way for a new generation. 'He is and always will be an entity on its own, and no one will ever match that,' Robert Irwin added of his father. 'But if I can carry forward a little bit of that positivity, that passion, that enthusiasm to a new generation, then my job's done,' he concluded. In a May interview with Us Weekly, Robert Irwin credited his mom for 'keeping that legacy going' and thanked her for being the family's 'pillar of strength' despite how hard Steve Irwin's death must be on her. 'We really, really have it all to thank you for that. So, thank you,' Robert Irwin said to his mom.
Perth Now
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Robert Irwin watches his dad's iconic movie in viral video
Robert Irwin enjoyed the perfect in-flight entertainment during a recent trip. The 21-year-old conservationist shared a clip to his social media on Sunday showing him sitting in a plane checking the entertainment screen on the back of the seat in front of him. He tapped the Popular movies section and immediately broke out in a smile – the first suggestion the screen showed was his late father Steve Irwin's adventure-comedy movie, The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course. The 2002 movie also starred Irwin's mother Terri. After showing clips of his dad on the screen, Robert turned the camera to show himself giving a big thumbs up. 'When the in-flight movie selection is elite,' Irwin captioned the video. His older sister Bindi was quick to jump into the comments, agreeing with her brother that the movie choice was 'the best.' The video has gone viral, earning 2.3 million views on TikTok within the first day. Robert Irwin was only two years old when his 44-year-old father passed away in 2006, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb. irwins Credit: Instagram / @robertirwinphotography / © Robert Irwin/Instagram The Wildlife Warrior has publicly spoken about what navigating life has been like since his father's tragic passing shocked all of Australia. 'When I see a picture of my dad or footage, I actually love having his presence around,' he said in a podcast last year. 'Living in Australia Zoo, he's everywhere – the images and pictures, the videos and the sound, he's still a part of every day for me.' The video was flooded with comments, with many being glad that Irwin shared the clip. 'I would sob if I saw you on a plane watching this 😭❤️' Author Jazz Thompson wrote. 'Flying with pops. That's first class. 🐊🥂✨' another person commented.
