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Bindi Irwin Honors Late Dad’s 55th Birthday in the Sweetest Way

By Samantha Peters
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We all remember Steve Irwin for his unending knowledge of nature and vibrant TV personality. And today, on what would have been his 55th birthday, daughter Bindi made sure to show her love for the beloved “Crocodile Hunter.”

The 18-year-old Dancing With the Stars winner posted a throwback picture to her Instagram of a smiling Steve with a yellow and white parrot. She captioned the photo: “Always in our hearts.”

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The Australian wildlife expert died from a stingray injury while filming a documentary about the sea creatures in September 2006. On the 10th anniversary of his death, Bindi also took to Instagram to pay tribute her father, stating “You’ll be my hero for my entire existence.”

Bindi and her brother Robert have carried on their father’s passion for wildlife conservation. From 2007 to 2008, Bindi starred as presenter of a 26-part nature documentary called Bindi the Jungle Girl. And earlier this month, 13-year-old Robert appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with tons of exotic animals in tow, including snakes, sloths and more!

In honor of Steve’s lifetime achievements, the family will host a Steve Irwin Gala in L.A. on May 13th to raise money for their Australian Zoo Wildlife Warriors Foundation.

We miss you Steve!

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  2. Celebs Who Died In 2016 Carrie Fisher

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    Pop star George Michael suffered heart failure and was found dead in his home in England on Christmas Day, 2016 at only 53 years old. The British songwriter had sold tens of millions of albums as a member of the duo Wham! and as a solo artist.

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    The actor, famous for his roles on Porridge and Game of Thrones passed away at age 93, "peacefully with his family around him."

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  11. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Leonard Cohen

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    The influential singer and poet died at age 82 from an unnamed cause. His death was confirmed by his label on Facebook on November 11.

  13. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Arnold Palmer

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    The champion golfer died at age 87 from complications of heart problems on September 25.

  14. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Gene Wilder

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    The 83-year-old Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory star died at home in Stamford, CT, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease on August 29.

  15. Celebrities Who Died in 2016 Don Marshall

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  17. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Muhammad Ali

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    The legendary boxer and civil rights champion died at age 74 of septic shock after a 32-year battle with Parkinson's disease on June 3.

  18. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Prince

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    The legendary "Purple Rain" performer died at age 57 of an accidental overdose on April 21.

  19. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Doris Roberts

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    The Everybody Loves Raymond actress died in her sleep at age 90 of natural causes on April 18.

  21. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Merle Haggard

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  22. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Joey Feek

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    The country star, who was one-half of the music duo Joey+Rory, died at age 40 after a long and public battle with cervical cancer on March 4.

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  25. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Harper Lee

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    The author of To Kill a Mockingbird died in her sleep at age 89 on February 19.

  26. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Alan Rickman

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  27. Celebrities Who Died In 2016 Glenn Frey

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    The iconic singer passed away at age 69 after an 18-month battle with cancer on January 10.

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