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Bindi Irwin marked the 20th anniversary of her father Steve Irwin's death in an emotional post.
Turning to her Instagram Story, the 28-year-old shared a snap of the beloved zookeeper and herself as a child, penning a lengthy tribute to her dad.
Bindi Irwin breaks silence on dad's 20th death anniversary
"20 years ago today, the world lost the most passionate and dedicated wildlife conservationist. Our family lost our superhero," she wrote.
Bindi added, "My mum lost the love of her life; my brother and I lost the greatest dad. Grief never truly leaves us, we walk alongside it everyday. Where there is enormous grief, there is even greater love."
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She reflected on the decades that have passed since Steve's death and the legacy he left behind.
"In the last 20 years, I have watched the world mourn my dad with our family. I always thought my dad’s legacy is wildlife conservation; it turns out, his legacy is love. For our planet and for each other," she continued.
Bindi Irwin opens up about her daughter's connection to Steve Irwin
Bindi welcomed daughter Grace Warrior with her husband, Chandler Powell, in March 2021, and she shared how her daughter connects with Steve despite him no longer being around.
"I have a 5-year-old daughter who watches his documentaries every morning. She feels utterly loved by her 'grandpa crocodile' without ever having met him," Bindi wrote.
"My dad left a lasting impact so poignant that it will ripple out for generations to come. I believe with my whole heart that his love will live on forever. In all of us. In every kindness we show to the Earth. And that is a life and legacy worth celebrating."
Bindi concluded the heartfelt post by addressing her late father directly.
"Dad,I love you with my whole heart. Thank you for being our guardian angel," she wrote. "And most of all, thank you for watching over my daughter now, too. She loves you so much. We all do."
About Steve Irwin's death
Steve died at age 44 after being pierced by a stingray in the chest while he was underwater filming a documentary at the Great Barrier Reef in September 2006.
He was survived by his children Bindi and Robert, who were 8 and 2 at the time of his death, and his wife, Terri Irwin.
