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11 August 2026

Robert Irwin following dad Steve's 'incredible example to follow'

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Robert Irwin following dad Steve's 'incredible example to follow'

The conservationist died in 2006, aged 44, after being pierced in the chest by a short-tail stingray barb while snorkelling in Queensland, Australia. His son Robert was only two when Steve passed away ...

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