Robert Irwin is taking part in the current series of Dancing With The Stars where he has wowed judges with his impressive dance moves
Robert Irwin has revealed the sweet final message his dad Steve sent him before his sudden death. Steve Irwin died on September 4, 2006 when he was pierced in the chest by a short-tail stingray barb as he was filming in the Great Barrier Reef with Philippe Cousteau Jr.
Robert was just two when his died died but has now seen a message that Steve left from him via a video. The 21-year-old has followed in his dad’s footsteps as he is now involved in running the family zoo in Australia.
The 21-year-old broke down in tears when he appeared on a podcast this week and was showed the video of his dad before he passed away.
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Appearing on The Viall Files, Robert explained how emotional the clip was for him to see. He said: “For me watching that, it’s like he gave me this gift – it’s there, it’s material, it’s in writing. I’m watching him looking through the camera and telling me, ‘I’m not always gonna be here’.”
The clip shows Steve explaining that he was trying to build a legacy to leave to his two children. Robert went on to explain on the podcast that his dad was “creating something that you can continue and that’s what I want you to do”.
Robert said: “He said, ‘My whole mission is to leave a legacy that my kids can continue.’ He said that years before he passed.” Robert has had an emotional week as he had viewers in tears with his routine on Dancing With The Stars this week.
The theme of the special show was Dedications and Robert and his dance professional dance partner Witney Carson chose an emotional dance to the Phil Collins song You’ll Be In My Heart.
The wildlife expert dedicated to his mother Terri. Robert spoke about his mum to camera before taking to the dancefloor.
He said: “She’s an absolute hero to me, because I was two when I lost dad. As I got older, [I] started to realise just how hard it would have been for her to be there for us, and all the while continue dad’s legacy that her and dad built together.
“I’ve never been able to capture the feeling of gratitude I feel for her. At every milestone, when I just wish that my dad was there, she was there. That was enough.”
The crowd was surprised by mum Terri appearing towards the end of the routine. Robert became emotional as he hugged his mum in front of viewers.
Terri was just as emotional as her son as she fought back her own tears when the dance ended. Robert managed to bag a huge 35 out of 40 points from the judges.
Source: Mirror
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