11-05-2025
'Emergency' Surgery Forces Bindi Irwin to Miss Annual Steve Irwin Gala
was forced to miss the Steve Irwin Gala on Saturday, May 10, after she was required to undergo emergency surgery earlier in the day.
The 26-year-old was in Las Vegas for the annual event supporting the legacy of the late family patriarch, , when she needed an 'emergency appendectomy.' Her mother, , was also absent from the event.
During the gala, brother revealed that Bindi's 'appendix exploded' and praised her for being 'so strong.'
Less than a day prior, the trio posed with bright smiles in their trademark khaki uniforms outside of the Bellagio hotel. Bindi even shared the family snap to her Instagram page, captioning it, 'Khaki by day - Bellagio chic by night! Here in Las Vegas for the Steve Irwin Gala raising funds and awareness for Wildlife Warriors.'
Earlier in the day on May 10, she also posted a pair of mirror selfies featuring her mom on her Instagram Stories, where the two looked excited to take on the day.
It's unclear at this time what symptoms Bindi experienced that led her to seek medical attention, nor is the exact timeline of her illness known. However, a source at the event told Parade that they were present at another event with Bindi on the evening of Friday, May 9, and that she wasn't showing any signs of discomfort at the time.
Robert also told attendees at the gala that she's doing ok.
Parade has reached out to reps for the Irwin family for comment.
