Steve Irwin
Robert Irwin has opened up about his late father Steve Irwin
The "Crocodile Hunter" died 20 years ago, but he still plays a significant role in his son's life.
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‘These bloody Irwins’: How catching crocs keeps Robert Irwin connected to his late dad Steve
Robert was just a toddler when his father Steve, the famous “Crocodile Hunter”, died. But he says he still speaks to him and often feels his presence, especially when working in nature.
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Robert Irwin, AFL executives descend on San Francisco for Super Bowl
While it was Robert Irwin grabbing headlines ahead of the Super Bowl, the Australian contingent was heavy with AFL and other sporting administrators on the ground.
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‘I’ve never cried so much in my life’: Robert Irwin plans his next steps
He’s come down to earth after Dancing with the Stars, but the Australian star now has big plans for his future.
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‘I feel like I am at my limit’: Robert Irwin on fame, DWTS and the one role that still eludes him
His dad, Steve Irwin, wrangled crocodiles in his path to American hearts. Now, Robert Irwin’s channelling the same charm – and the cha-cha – in his drive to promote conservation and kindness.
- Ashley Spencer
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Take a bow, Terri Irwin. You’re an inspiration to single mothers everywhere
I could barely get all my children in the car with socks on, let alone create kids who understand that their responsibilities – to nature, to their dad’s legacy – matter more than anything else.
- Kate Halfpenny
How a dancing Robert Irwin became the antidote to American gloom
Can nice guys really finish first? Exchanging khaki for sequins has transformed Robert Irwin into a global brand.
- Michael Idato
Robert Irwin carries on Steve Irwin's legacy in America
The young Wildlife Warrior's emotional turn on Dancing with the Stars (US) has captured hearts and minds, in large part because he's carrying on his late father's message.