Steve Irwin to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Steve Irwin's colourful personality made him a household name. Photo: AAP
Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin has broken the news that her father will be honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for his contribution to the entertainment industry through wildlife documentaries.
Steve, who died in September 2006 in a tragic incident with a stingray while filming, is the only posthumous member of the 2018 television class, which also includes The X-Files actress Gillian Anderson and 1970s Wonder Woman Lynda Carter.
“Beyond excited to share with you all that we have just received news that dad will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” 18-year-old Bindi tweeted on Friday morning.
Beyond excited to share with you all that we have just received news that Dad will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. pic.twitter.com/gjA0DrvVKG
— Bindi Irwin (@BindiIrwin) June 22, 2017
A video taken by Australia Zoo shows the moment she and brother Robert, along with mother Terri, reacted joyously to the news.
The family, who are currently in the outback, were surrounded by emus huddled around a laptop computer resting on the back of Steve’s old ute.
The small amount of wifi signal was just enough to allow them to watch the surprise news.
“He’s going to Hollywood, guys!” Terri says.
Meanwhile, Steve Irwin’s son Robert, now 13 years old, expressed his excitement on Instagram.
“I am so proud of my dad getting a star on the walk of fame in Hollywood. He was the the best conservationist and inspired so many people and he was also the greatest dad in the world,” Robert wrote.
“I am so excited that everything he loved and was passionate about will carry on.”
Bindi says her father “changed the world” by bringing his conservation message into people’s homes through his television programs.
The star nomination was sponsored by Visit Sunshine Coast.
– with AAP
