Steve Irwin’s daughter Bindi moved fans to tears with an emotional message for her father today, as she celebrated what would have been his 57th birthday.
The 21-year-old animal lover shared a photo of herself and her dad from her childhood, smiling and laughing together side-by-side.
TV personality Steve nursed a hedgehog in his hands, gazing lovingly at his young daughter.
Writing a sweet birthday letter in the caption, Bindi reflected on her father’s life and legacy, confessing that she continues to miss him every day.
She said: “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 “smiled at our old family photographs” in honour of her father’s birthday (Image: Instagram)
“I watched one of your documentaries with Chandler and shared stories about you. I walked through your office in the zoo and smiled at our old family photographs.”
She finished: “Today and every day I miss you and love you beyond description. You’re always with me.”
In the comments below, Bindi’s 3.3million followers couldn’t hold back their emotions, as they paid tribute to the Aussie crocodile-lover.
Bindi said she had a cup of extra-strong tea in memory of her late dad (Image: PA Archive/PA Images)
One said: “Happy heavenly birthday Steve what a wonderful legacy you have left this world.”
A second added: “So touching, he would be so proud of you and your mum and brother. You guys are life!”
And a third wrote: “This made me cry…”
Bindi’s fiancé, Chandler Powell, also showed the love in the comments, adding a simple red heart as a show of support for his bride-to-be.
Steve’s family continues to keep his legacy alive after his death (Image: Getty Images)
Steve died in September 2006, when he was pierced in the chest by a stingray barb during the filming of a documentary series.
The Australian legend left behind daughter Bindi, son Robert, 16, and his beloved wife Terri Raines, 54.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
