
It’s been nearly 15 years since Bindi Irwin lost her dad, Steve Irwin.
Irwin was just eight when her father, the iconic TV presenter and wildlife conservationist, was struck through the heart by a stingray barb filming a TV show in 2006.
Australians grieved with the Irwins and watched as Bindi spoke at her father’s funeral, her then-two year-old brother Bob on his mother Terri Irwin’s lap.
Terri Irwin spoke of the moment she learnt of Steve’s death with Anh Doh below. Post continues after video.
Now at 22-years-old, Bindi is married to American wakeboarder, Chandler Powell and the pair share a daughter; Grace Warrior, together.
"Grace Warrior Irwin Powell. Our graceful warrior is the most beautiful light," Bindi wrote back in March when announcing the birth of her daughter.
"Grace is named after my great-grandmother, and relatives in Chandler’s family dating back to the 1700s. Her middle names, Warrior Irwin, are a tribute to my dad and his legacy as the most incredible Wildlife Warrior.
"Her last name is Powell, and she already has such a kind soul just like her dad."
Irwin and Powell met in 2013 when Chandler visited Australia Zoo with his family and had Bindi as their tour guide.
Later, Powell reached out to Bindi's mum, Terri to ask her permission to keep in contact and the pair exchanged letters for two years before catching up again.
In 2018, Powell moved to Australia to be with Bindi and a year later he proposed.
"Chandler, close to 6 years ago I fell in love with you and every day since has been a whirlwind of adventure and true happiness." Bindi wrote at the time.
"I’m so looking forwarding to spending our forever together as your wife. Here’s to a lifetime of friendship, purpose and unconditional love. Now let’s get married already!"
The pair wed in an intimate ceremony during the height of COVID-19, and welcomed their daughter on their first wedding anniversary, March 25, 2021.
Amy Clark
Lifestyle Editor
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