The Irwin Family Remembers Steve Irwin On His Birthday

The Irwin Family
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Can you believe that the man most know for his role as the "Crocodile Hunter", Steve Irwin, would have been 58 today?

Steve passed away in 2006, but his love of animals is remembered daily through the work of his children.

His daughter, Bindi, took to her social media to post about her father, whose footsteps she has continued to follow in. 

“Dad, Today is your birthday. I had an extra strong cup of tea just how you liked it. I hugged Mum for you and told her how much we love her. Robert and I went on a hike through the mountains you cherished.."

Bindi isn't the only one that continues to walk in his path.. Steve's son, Robert, also has continued Steve's work with animals and posted about his father as well.

Finally, there is Steve's wife, Terri.

“Today would’ve been Steve’s 58th birthday. While my heart aches missing him every day, I’m determined to celebrate what he loved the most. He was happiest spending time @AustraliaZoo w/ @BindiIrwin & @RobertIrwin. He was my best friend, best dad, & built the best Zoo. I love you.”

Steve passed away, at the age of 44, after a barb from a stingray pierced his chest while he was filming a wildlife show, “Ocean’s Deadliest,” in the Great Barrier Reef.

I'm sure that Steve is looking down on his family and is SO proud of the work that they continue to do for animals and the environment.